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In deliveryUnited KingdomServices£12,500,000

Pre-Registration Primary Source Verification

Published
Published 5 May 2026
Deadline
Closed 1 June 2026

Overview

The General Medical Council has awarded a contract to Dataflow Verification Services (UK) Ltd for primary source verification of registrable qualifications for international doctors, physician associates, and anaesthesia associates applying for registration in the UK. The service covers approximately 16,000–17,000 applications annually from international applicants, verifying qualifications directly with awarding bodies at the point of registration application. The contract was awarded on 22 July 2026 for £8.33 million.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£12,500,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
5 May 2026
Questions by
18 May 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Adult and other education services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£8,333,333
Award date
22 July 2026
Contract period
30 July 2026 → 30 July 2030
Winner
  • Dataflow Verification Services (UK) Ltd

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    23 July 2026

    View notice ↗
  2. Contract Notice

    5 May 2026

    View notice ↗

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Awarded: Pre-Registration Primary Source Verification — won by Dataflow Verification Services (UK) Ltd — Skim