Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
General Medical Council (GMC)
3 Hardman Street
Manchester
M3 3AW
Telephone
+44 1619236340
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19541
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Medical Regulator
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Assessment Software
Reference number
GMC1340
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80320000 - Medical education services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72212180 - Medical software development services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
4 April 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=224585.
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