--- title: "Assessment Software" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f93e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f93e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f93e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f93e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)" published: "2021-11-23" --- # Assessment Software Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f93e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f93e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f93e.json) ## Summary The General Medical Council (GMC) is planning a procurement for new Assessment Software aimed at improving the administration of medical examinations in the UK. The tender falls under the category of medical education services, and the key dates for supplier consultations are scheduled for 2nd and 3rd December 2021, which will take place virtually. Interested parties can register their interest through the GMC's procurement team. This processes is currently at the planning stage, with an intention to ultimately award a contract based on the assessment of proposals submitted by potential suppliers. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in medical software development and related services. Companies that specialise in creating assessment tools or educational software solutions will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The GMC is looking for innovative solutions that can facilitate a variety of exam formats, making this an attractive opportunity for tech firms engaged in the medical or educational sectors, particularly those that can demonstrate experience in delivering compliant and effective assessment management systems. ## Notice The new assessment software will replace our existing systems and aim to implement a new overall solution. It will facilitate the delivery of written exams and Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) for the PLAB exam, Medical Licencing Assessment (MLA), Tests of Competence and Revalidation assessment. Our primary exam formats are Single Best Answer (SBA) papers (paper and electronic) as well as clinical OSCE's utilising borderline regression and electronic marking. We are investigating the market for software that will meet the GMC diverse requirements to support this work. Specific requirements are included in the attached appendix, and we are keen to understand the overall solutions that can be provided. The proposed supplier dates are 2nd and 3rd December 2021, which will be conducted virtually via MS Teams. Contact - GMC Procurement Team, email gmctenders@gmc-uk.org to book a slot or if you have any questions regarding the virtual sessions. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The new assessment software will replace our existing systems and aim to implement a new overall solution. It will facilitate the delivery of written exams and Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) for the PLAB exam, Medical Licencing Assessment (MLA), Tests of Competence and Revalidation assessment. Our primary exam formats are Single Best Answer (SBA) papers (paper and electronic) as well as clinical OSCE's utilising borderline regression and electronic marking. We are investigating the market for software that will meet the GMC diverse requirements to support this work. Specific requirements are included in the attached appendix, and we are keen to understand the overall solutions that can be provided. The proposed supplier dates are 2nd and 3rd December 2021, which will be conducted virtually via MS Teams. Contact - GMC Procurement Team, email gmctenders@gmc-uk.org to book a slot or if you have any questions regarding the virtual sessions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029135-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Apr 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 72212180 - Medical software development services - 80320000 - Medical education services ## Release History - 23 Nov 2021 at 11:55 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029135-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.gmc-uk.org - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=224585 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19541 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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