--- title: "Understanding the experience of focusing on wellbeing in appraisals" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bffe3a0f-9ff2-4531-918b-2d74b670e74e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bffe3a0f-9ff2-4531-918b-2d74b670e74e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bffe3a0f-9ff2-4531-918b-2d74b670e74e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bffe3a0f-9ff2-4531-918b-2d74b670e74e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)" published: "2020-10-15" --- # Understanding the experience of focusing on wellbeing in appraisals Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bffe3a0f-9ff2-4531-918b-2d74b670e74e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bffe3a0f-9ff2-4531-918b-2d74b670e74e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bffe3a0f-9ff2-4531-918b-2d74b670e74e.json) ## Summary The General Medical Council (GMC) is currently conducting an open tender for a research project titled "Understanding the experience of focusing on wellbeing in appraisals," aimed at gaining insights into the appraisal process for doctors amidst recent changes. The procurement process is classified under research consultancy services, with additional categories including market and social research services. The tender period is set to close on 13 November 2020, with the project scheduled to begin on 18 December 2020 and continue until 1 September 2021. The research will take place across North West England and London. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research consultancy and social research services, particularly those with experience in healthcare-related projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the GMC is actively seeking bids that can provide valuable insights into the appraisal process while ensuring a focus on doctors' wellbeing. Companies well-versed in navigating the complexities of public health policies and assessments would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice This research aims to help us understand how a recent change in emphasis regarding doctors' appraisals has been experienced by key parties involved in the appraisal process, including by doctors themselves. As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, medical appraisals were paused by the majority of designated bodies in the UK on the advice of the relevant departments of health. The General Medical Council put back the dates for revalidation for over 50,000 doctors by 12 months. As appraisals restart, guidance has been given by Appraisal Leads in the 4 Countries and the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges to encourage an increased emphasis on doctors' wellbeing in these. We are considering whether we should endorse this approach on a permanent basis through an update to our guidance on appraisals. This research will be designed to provide an evidence base to support this decision. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7684d30d-0b1d-42c2-b24e-e6495cc1e055 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Dec 2020 - 1 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M3 3AW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 79310000 - Market research services - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 15 Oct 2020 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7684d30d-0b1d-42c2-b24e-e6495cc1e055 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7684d30d-0b1d-42c2-b24e-e6495cc1e055 15th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT160632 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.gmc-uk.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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