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Preferred supplier list for Strategic Communications and Engagement Recruitment

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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24 Apr 2020 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has initiated an open procurement process to establish a preferred supplier list for Strategic Communications and Engagement Recruitment. This tender, titled "Preferred supplier list for Strategic Communications and Engagement Recruitment," focuses on recruitment services within the UK and is classified under CPV code 79600000. The contract, valued at £5,000,000, spans from 2 March 2020 to 1 March 2022. The tender period closed on 17 December 2019, indicating that awards from this process are now complete. The contracting authority is based in Manchester, with roles required across London, Manchester, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for recruitment agencies, particularly those with expertise in public affairs and communications. Businesses specialising in supplying candidates for permanent, fixed-term, and temporary roles across various UK locations will find themselves well-suited to compete in this process. The GMC is keen to engage agencies that can demonstrate their capability to meet diverse recruitment needs in both communications and external relations, which can lead to substantial contracts and foster business growth in the recruitment sector.

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Notice Title

Preferred supplier list for Strategic Communications and Engagement Recruitment

Notice Description

Two recruitment lots - one for each function - are available. An agency can confirm they meet the requirements of one or both lots. They will be expected to demonstrate how they can supply candidates in all the locations specified, recognising the directorate has people based in all four UK nations.LOT 1: PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS rolesThe agency will supply candidates for permanent, fixed term and temporary roles in London, Manchester, other England locations, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast.LOT 2: COMMUNICATIONS, DIGITAL AND MARKETING rolesThe agency will supply candidates for permanent, fixed term and temporary roles in London and Manchester.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51e9a2dc-c7a1-4d7d-9670-571ec90cc6b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15ce1419-e305-4abb-b134-c364ed9b5461
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

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2020 - 1 Mar 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gmctender@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
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
2
Supplier Names

ELLWOOD ATFIELD

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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