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title: "Actors and Role Players"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038bab"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
published: "2023-07-06"
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# Actors and Role Players

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038bab

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) has awarded contracts for "Actors and Role Players" services. The procurement process included two lots: one for Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board (PLAB) Part 2 Exam and the other for Fitness to Practise (FTP) Performance Assessments. The contracts were signed on March 17, 2023, and March 8, 2023, respectively. The PLAB exam involves international medical graduates, and the assessments are mostly conducted in Manchester with potential alternative locations in the UK. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the GMC acting as the buyer.

This tender for "Actors and Role Players" services by the GMC provides business growth opportunities for companies specializing in services provided by entertainers. Businesses suited to compete would need to meet operational requirements, account management, and pricing criteria. The procurement stage was marked by the awarding of contracts to Medical Role Players (UK) Ltd and Professional Role Players Ltd. The tender, though comprising cancelled lots, reflects a structured approach to procurement with a focus on quality and cost aspects in the service industry category.

## Notice

The GMC has two different requirements for role players, one being to support Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board (PLAB) Part 2 exam - Lot 1 and the second being to support Fitness to Practice (FTP) Test of Competence and related pilot events - Lot 2

### Lot Information

Fitness to Practise (FTP) Performance Assessments

We currently run between 50 and 80 Performance Assessments per year and approximately 25 pilot sessions. On average this involves 16 role players and a Facilitator for each event. The performance assessments are conducted in our Clinical Assessment Centre (CAC) in Manchester. There may be an exceptional requirement to hold an assessment elsewhere in the UK and the supplier must be able to accommodate this. The assessments will include OSCE stations and / or a simulated surgery. Validation events are held at a number of different locations.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board (PLAB) Part 2 Exam

PLAB Part 2 is for International Medical Graduates. The exam is run in our Clinical Assessment Centre (CAC) located in Manchester. We may, on occasion, need to deliver the exam at alternative locations in the UK and the supplier will be able to demonstrate they can meet this requirement should the need arise.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019320-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,000,000 |

## 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | MEDICAL ROLE PLAYERS (UK; PROFESSIONAL ROLE PLAYERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92312240 - Services provided by entertainers

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2023 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019320-2023
- 8 Dec 2022 at 08:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034727-2022

## 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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