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title: "Primary Source Verification for Overseas Doctors"
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buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
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# Primary Source Verification for Overseas Doctors

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9783c5a-0626-4105-8d99-db5dfb16655e

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) is currently engaged in a public procurement process titled "Primary Source Verification for Overseas Doctors," falling under the medical education services category. The procurement is at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 8th July 2019. This contract, which runs from 10th September 2019 to 9th September 2021, is being conducted through an open procedure, allowing various suppliers to participate. The GMC's primary goal is to enhance the verification checks on doctors' qualifications, particularly for those registered in Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in verification services, particularly those with experience in medical education or related fields. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement is suitable for them, fostering competition and innovation. Companies capable of providing secure and reliable verification processes for medical credentials will find this contract particularly attractive, aiding in their growth as they establish partnerships with a respected regulatory body like the GMC.

## Notice

The Registration Information team conducts verification checks on doctors' qualifications where there is a requirement to do so. Two types of checks are conducted:* Monthly post-grant checks of the primary medical qualifications of a random sample of European applicants granted registration in the last month.* Ad hoc checks of the medical qualifications of any GMC registrant, where a concern is raised about such qualifications.The third party will be contracted to provide these verification services on the GMC's behalf. A successful verification means confirmation from someone in a position of authority at the issuing institution that a doctor's qualification is genuine, being gained by that individual at the awarding body in question, on the date claimed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2c0feff-1eec-40d9-9487-777d69d9c701 |
| 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 | 10 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2019 - 9 Sep 2021 |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80320000 - Medical education services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2019 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2c0feff-1eec-40d9-9487-777d69d9c701

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2c0feff-1eec-40d9-9487-777d69d9c701
  10th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN157394
  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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