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title: "Patient and Public Online Research Panel"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL"
published: "2019-05-29"
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# Patient and Public Online Research Panel

Buyer: GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfccaa23-1f23-4c33-98d6-9e00c240aff3

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## Summary

The General Dental Council, a regulatory body based in London, has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "Patient and Public Online Research Panel." This project, classified under the Research and development services category, aimed to establish a permanent panel of 5000 patients to contribute to the GDC's research strategy. The tender period concluded on 15 March 2019, and the contract is active, running from 16 March 2019 to 30 September 2019. The procurement method was a direct single tender action below the threshold, with an overall value of £30,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in research and development services. Businesses that excel in public engagement research and have experience working with health-related organisations would be particularly well-suited to collaborate on similar future projects. Engaging with the General Dental Council may also open doors for ongoing partnerships in public sector research initiatives.

## Notice

The Patient Panel comprises a panel of 5000 patients and public. The panel is a key mechanism for delivery of the research and evidence strategy that is currently being prepared by Council. The purpose of the panel is to have a standing, permanent group of patients who have opted into being research and involvement with the GDC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8c88949-cb76-43e7-8f4d-5ef96f3e2752 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2019 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1G 8DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Marylebone |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNITY RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 May 2019 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8c88949-cb76-43e7-8f4d-5ef96f3e2752

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8c88949-cb76-43e7-8f4d-5ef96f3e2752
  29th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gdc-uk.org

## Provenance

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