Tender

Technical Training Services

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Tender

11 Feb 2025 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is inviting tenders for the provision of Technical Training Services. This procurement process targets the personnel-training services industry and will cover various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The tender is currently in the active stage, with the procurement method being an open procedure. Key dates to note include the tender period end date on 18th March 2025 at 12:00 PM and the contract period spanning from 20th April 2025 to 19th April 2027. Interested suppliers should be well-versed in both Information Systems and Accredited Project Management/LEAN Practices, as the tender is split into these two specific lots.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical training and qualifications. The GMC is looking for suppliers capable of offering flexible training solutions, including public courses, group solutions, and digital learning offerings. This creates growth potential for training providers who can deliver bespoke group training and collaborate on tailored requests. SMEs are particularly encouraged to apply, fostering innovation and broader participation within the training services market. Contracts like these can help businesses expand their reach and solidify their presence in the training and education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical Training Services

Notice Description

We are looking to establish a preferred supplier for external technical training and qualifications. To give us the flexibility we need, suppliers should ideally be able to source individual places on public courses, as well as provide tailored group solutions to be delivered onsite at our GMC offices or offsite if required. We require the successful supplier to be able to provide digital learning offerings in lieu of face to face training as and when required. Occasionally we may also need providers to work with us collaboratively on bespoke group training requests.We've split this tender into two areas or lots. The lots are:a) Information Systems - LOT Ab) Accredited Project Management/LEAN Practices - LOT B;Suppliers can bid for one or both lots.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70c6286a-f69d-421a-bf54-9b2dff30b2f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21ac1006-d9f3-4661-8c97-e3b2580d4b6d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

79632000 - Personnel-training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Apr 2025 - 19 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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