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Corporate Strategy and Perceptions Tracking Survey 2026

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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18 Dec 2025 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the General Medical Council (GMC) focused on the tender titled "Corporate Strategy and Perceptions Tracking Survey 2026", classified under Research consultancy services (CPV 73210000). This process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Iff Research. The contract period spans from 1st January 2026 to 30th April 2027. The project covers a wide geographical area, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the UK itself, emphasising its global reach. The procurement was executed via an open procedure method, with the tender period having closed on 21st November 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the research consultancy sector, especially those experienced in conducting extensive surveys across diverse stakeholder groups. It encourages participation from SMEs, further underlining the inclusive approach of the GMC. As the focus is to track and strategise corporate perceptions, businesses with robust capabilities in data analysis and stakeholder engagement will find significant growth potential. This offers a chance for companies to establish a foothold in international markets, leveraging the global scope of the project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Corporate Strategy and Perceptions Tracking Survey 2026

Notice Description

The aim of this research is to assess the perceptions of our eight primary audiences and stakeholders (one survey for each group): -Patients and the public -Doctors -Final year medical students -Physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) -Final year PA and AA students -Responsible Officers (ROs) -Education leaders (for doctors, PAs and AAs) -National stakeholders

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0770839f-3fba-46cd-9fee-df78276cbe32
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
Gordon Duffus
Contact Email
gmctenders@gmc-uk.org
Contact Phone
+44 1619236340

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M3 3AW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IFF RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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