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title: "Research: Understanding harmful care"
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buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
published: "2017-02-23"
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# Research: Understanding harmful care

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e725cddb-10ee-4594-b89a-378a8af53fc3

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) has successfully completed a tender titled "Research: Understanding harmful care". This procurement process was classified under research consultancy services and took place in the North West and London regions of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to the University of Manchester, with a total value of £50,000. The contract period commenced on 6 December 2016 and concluded on 31 May 2017. This open procurement method allowed interested suppliers to participate in the tender process.

This tender presents an opportunity for research consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in healthcare-related studies, to expand their business operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to engage with the medical field, as well as larger organisations with a background in academic research, would be well-placed to benefit from similar future tenders in this area. Firms capable of addressing preventable harm in medical settings through innovative research solutions may find a niche to grow their business in the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

This research will attempt to establish, from existing evidence, the most common types of preventable harm that occur within a medical setting.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20e88781-ca26-47b2-960b-855a626819e2 |
| 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 | 23 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2016 - 31 May 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 | UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2017 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20e88781-ca26-47b2-960b-855a626819e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20e88781-ca26-47b2-960b-855a626819e2
  23rd February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB139194
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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