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title: "Assessment Venue and Invigilation Services (UK, EU & Rest of World)"
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buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
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# Assessment Venue and Invigilation Services (UK, EU & Rest of World)

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb97f168-e2fd-483b-9832-853dc6c2c68c

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) has awarded a contract for Assessment Venue and Invigilation Services (UK, EU & Rest of World) with a total value of £19,250,000. The procurement method used was an Open Procedure, with a tender period ending on October 18, 2022. The contract period spans from January 10, 2023, to January 9, 2029. This opportunity falls under the services category and is suitable for SMEs.

This tender by the GMC opens doors for businesses to provide venues, invigilation services, and administrative support for medical exams across multiple regions. Companies well-suited to compete in this sector are those experienced in delivering large-scale logistical and administrative services internationally. The potential for business growth lies in catering to the needs of the Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB) test for International Medical Graduates seeking to practice medicine in the UK and other locations.

## Notice

The Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB) test is the main route by which International Medical Graduates (IMGs) demonstrate that they have the necessary skills and knowledge to practise medicine in the UK.We wish to tender for a supplier to provide venues, invigilation services administrative and logistical support to deliver our exams throughout the UK/EU/Rest of the World (RoW). Locations and capacity may vary to those highlighted below but will be determined as and when required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4af7f3a0-73c4-4dcf-bd36-a20123b06e63 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2023 - 9 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,250,000 |
| 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 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH COUNCIL; VICTVS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98341000 - Accommodation services

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2023 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4af7f3a0-73c4-4dcf-bd36-a20123b06e63

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4af7f3a0-73c4-4dcf-bd36-a20123b06e63
  19th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR166339
  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

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