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title: "Secure Printing and Exam Paper Processing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dbcc621f-eb27-4a1c-ab1b-3bdbf7f47931"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
published: "2020-04-06"
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# Secure Printing and Exam Paper Processing

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dbcc621f-eb27-4a1c-ab1b-3bdbf7f47931

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC), based in Manchester, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Secure Printing and Exam Paper Processing". This contract, which falls under the category of printing and related services, has a total value of £750,000 and was awarded through an open procurement method. The contract period began on 1st January 2020 and will run until 31st December 2022. The procurement process was initiated with a tender period that ended on 31st October 2019.

This opportunity in the printing services sector offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in secure printing and document processing. Companies equipped to handle large-scale printing projects, especially those familiar with exam paper processing and secure delivery, would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging with the GMC and understanding their specific requirements could open doors for future collaborations in various educational and professional sectors.

## Notice

The assessment run by the GMC known as the Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board ('PLAB') test is the main route by which doctors qualified outside the UK and European Economic Area (international medical graduates or 'IMGs') demonstrate that they have the knowledge and skills to practise in the UK. The test is set at the level expected of a doctor at the first day of a Foundation Year 2 appointment, which is normally one year after qualifying as a doctor. The test is in two Parts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af5fcfd5-834d-492f-92b3-a3d0bf029592 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £750,000 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | STEPHEN AUSTIN AND SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2020 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af5fcfd5-834d-492f-92b3-a3d0bf029592

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af5fcfd5-834d-492f-92b3-a3d0bf029592
  6th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR159600
  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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