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title: "Scoping Study to Explore Best Practice in Making Effective Use of Large and/or Multifaceted Datasets"
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# Scoping Study to Explore Best Practice in Making Effective Use of Large and/or Multifaceted Datasets

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3a294c3-02d3-451a-88be-b15c70319d5f

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) in the UK has completed a procurement process for a scoping study aimed at exploring best practices for utilising large and multifaceted datasets. The tender, titled "Scoping Study to Explore Best Practice in Making Effective Use of Large and/or Multifaceted Datasets," fell under the category of research consultancy services and had a total contract value of £50,000. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 25th November 2016. The contract has a duration starting from 16th December 2016 to 28th February 2017, with delivery addresses located in both the North West and London regions.

This procurement opportunity may foster business growth especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in data analysis and consultancy services. Businesses that specialise in research consultancy, particularly those with experience in handling complex datasets or working with regulatory bodies, would be well-positioned to compete in future procurement processes similar to this one. The GMC's focus on optimising data usage provides a compelling niche for innovative firms looking to expand their service offerings in the health sector.

## Notice

The General Medical Council (GMC) generates and holds a wide range of data which is critical to its role as a regulator in ensuring that it assesses and addresses risk. In particular, the GMC has unique data on all medical professionals in the UK as a result of them all registering with us. The GMC also holds unique data on medical education and training and on the fitness to practise experiences of large numbers of doctors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7d722b8-1bb7-4d2a-b815-ae90cafc1ffe |
| 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 | 21 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2016 - 28 Feb 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRETAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2017 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7d722b8-1bb7-4d2a-b815-ae90cafc1ffe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7d722b8-1bb7-4d2a-b815-ae90cafc1ffe
  21st February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB138992
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmc-uk.org

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