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Corporate Soft Skills Training

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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01 Nov 2018 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has recently completed a tender process for "Corporate Soft Skills Training," aiming to develop and deliver a Corporate Development Programme over a three-year period. This procurement, categorised under training services, had a total contract value estimated at GBP 600,000. The contract is expected to benefit about 1,200 employees across various locations in the United Kingdom, including Scotland, North West, Wales, Northern Ireland, and London. The award was made on 23rd July 2018, following an open procurement method that concluded on 1st January 2018.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in corporate training and development services. Companies that focus on soft skills training, particularly those capable of delivering workshops and tailored developmental programmes, would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts of this nature. The GMC's commitment to staff development indicates ongoing demand in this sector, making it an attractive prospect for small to medium enterprises looking to expand their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Corporate Soft Skills Training

Notice Description

We will appoint a supplier who can work with us in developing and delivering our Corporate Development Programme for soft skills development over a three year period. We want to encourage our staff to 'Learn to Learn' and take the lead on their own career development with their line manager. We anticipate the value of the contract to be no more than GBP 600,000, though this is subject to change and the GMC makes no commitment to spending this value. The GMC has in the region of 1200 employees, each of which will attend one of more workshops over the life of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-357e0bf7-89bd-473e-a7f1-fbec18587ac2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c32fb6b-2029-4379-9aa0-895ddc0750a6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2018 - 1 Jul 2021 3-4 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLD North West (England), TLI London, TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QA

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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