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title: "Developing a Taxonomy of UK Medical Practice"
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buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
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# Developing a Taxonomy of UK Medical Practice

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8019f67-12f8-407f-b76c-3a0224196043

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) is currently conducting a tender for the project titled "Developing a Taxonomy of UK Medical Practice," aimed at enhancing medical regulation and workforce planning through a comprehensive understanding of licensed doctors' professional practices. The procurement is classified under research services, with an open procurement method, allowing all eligible parties to submit proposals. The tender period is active, concluding on 28th November 2019, while the contract is set to commence on 16th December 2019 and last until 31st August 2020. The project covers delivery locations in both the North West and London regions of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those experienced in social research. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project is designed to foster inclusivity in the bidding process. Businesses equipped with expertise in medical research, clinical governance, and regulatory frameworks will find this tender particularly relevant, enabling them to contribute to significant advancements in the UK's medical practices.

## Notice

This project aims to develop a taxonomy of UK medical practice that will support more effective medical regulation, clinical governance and workforce planning through a better understanding of licensed doctors' scope of professional practice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/235945cb-267b-46cf-8dd1-d165a78ca62a |
| 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 | 5 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2019 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| 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

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2019 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/235945cb-267b-46cf-8dd1-d165a78ca62a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/235945cb-267b-46cf-8dd1-d165a78ca62a
  5th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV158592
  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

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