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title: "PLAB Examination Venue and Invigilation Services (UK)"
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# PLAB Examination Venue and Invigilation Services (UK)

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6fe3be7-4c72-4c74-8b4f-ca90431b0914

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) is conducting a tender for PLAB Examination Venue and Invigilation Services in the UK, classified under accommodation services. The procurement is currently in the active stage, with an open procedure method. The tender period will close on 20 January 2020, while the contract is expected to commence on 19 February 2020 and run until 18 February 2024. The venue services will be required across various locations, including London, Scotland, the South East, and the North West of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the accommodation and event management sectors, particularly those with expertise in venue management and invigilation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide flexible, reliable solutions are encouraged to apply, especially those experienced in managing sites for examinations and similar events. Companies that specialise in logistics and support services for educational institutions may also find this tender aligns well with their capabilities.

## 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 run the Part 1, written exam four times a year in the UK and overseas. Exam dates are planned up to a year in advance. Examinations in the UK close one week before the exam date. The overseas exam closes four weeks before the exam date. The exam runs from 10.00-13.00hrs UK time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23215336-01f2-4650-a23b-174753b6d67e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2020 - 18 Feb 2024 |
| 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, TLJ South East (England), TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98341000 - Accommodation services

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2019 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23215336-01f2-4650-a23b-174753b6d67e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23215336-01f2-4650-a23b-174753b6d67e
  13th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC158885
  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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