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title: "Assessment Venue and Invigilation Services (UK, EU & Rest of World)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03692f"
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buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
published: "2023-04-19"
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# Assessment Venue and Invigilation Services (UK, EU & Rest of World)

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03692f

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) has awarded contracts for Assessment Venue and Invigilation Services to suppliers for the UK, EU, and Rest of World locations. This procurement process aimed to secure venues, invigilation services, and logistical support for medical exams. The contracts were signed on 10th January 2023, with values of £5,000,000 for the UK, £750,000 for the EU, and £13,500,000 for the Rest of the World. The GMC is the buyer organisation located in Manchester, UK. The procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing accommodation services and logistical support to compete for contracts across different global regions. Companies with experience in managing exam venues and invigilation services could benefit from participating in this tender. The General Medical Council's open procurement process offers a chance for suppliers to engage in delivering essential medical assessments worldwide. The contract periods have been set for 3 years with options for renewal, providing stability for potential contractors.

## 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 wish to tender for a supplier to provide venues, invigilation services administrative and logistical support to deliver our exams throughout the UK/EU/Rest of the World (RoW). Locations and capacity may vary to those highlighted below but will be determined as and when required.

### Lot Information

Assessment Venue and Invigilation Services - UK

We wish to tender for a supplier to provide venues, invigilation services administrative and logistical support to deliver our exams throughout the UK of the World (RoW). Locations and capacity may vary to those highlighted below but will be determined as and when required.

Renewal: Option to extend by 3 additional periods of 1 year.

Assessment Venue and Invigilation Services - EU

We wish to tender for a supplier to provide venues, invigilation services administrative and logistical support to deliver our exams throughout the EU. Locations and capacity may vary to those highlighted below but will be determined as and when required.

Renewal: Option to extend by 3 additional periods of 1 year.

Assessment Venue and Invigilation Services - Rest of World

We wish to tender for a supplier to provide venues, invigilation services administrative and logistical support to deliver our exams throughout the Rest of the World (RoW). Locations and capacity may vary to those highlighted below but will be determined as and when required.

Renewal: Option to extend contract by 3 additional periods of 1 year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011180-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £19,250,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH COUNCIL; VICTVS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98341000 - Accommodation services

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2023 at 08:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011180-2023
- 16 Sep 2022 at 14:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026095-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmc-uk.org
- http://www.mytenders.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19541

## Provenance

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