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Engaging members of the public and registrants in implementing regulatory reform

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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10 Dec 2025 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC), located in Manchester, England, has completed a procurement process titled "Engaging members of the public and registrants in implementing regulatory reform." This contract, classified under the market research services category, involves a project aimed at integrating the perspectives of doctors, physician associates, anaesthesia assistants, and the public in regulatory reforms. The open procurement process concluded with an award on 18th November 2025, awarding Community Research Ltd the contract, valued at £150,000. The contract's implementation period spans from 19th November 2025 to 30th September 2028, covering multiple regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market research services, particularly those focused on healthcare and regulatory frameworks. The GMC's open procedure encourages competition, making this an attractive opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to partner with a prominent regulatory body in the UK. Given the nature of this project, businesses with a strong background in engaging and incorporating diverse stakeholder views will have a competitive edge in contributing to meaningful regulatory changes. With a comprehensive reach in multiple locations, this venture offers substantial potential for business growth and innovation in regulatory consultancy services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Engaging members of the public and registrants in implementing regulatory reform

Notice Description

The overall aim of this project is to use a panel approach to meaningfully embed doctors, PAs, AAs and members of the public's voices in our work to implement reforms and change as a regulator.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45ed5188-429f-4fe1-a776-789612a9d5b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9af36b9f-1939-4cb6-a85f-7ebbbc295a04
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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