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Recruitment advertising consultancy service

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Award

01 Nov 2018 at 17:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has successfully completed a procurement process for a "Recruitment advertising consultancy service". This tender, valued at £500,000, falls under the recruitment services industry and targeted locations in the North West and London, United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open procedure and transitioned through several stages, culminating in an award on 13th April 2018, with the contract effective from 4th April 2018 to 2nd April 2021. The tender was officially published on 1st November 2018 and represents a significant engagement initiative for the GMC to enhance its employer value proposition and social media presence.

This procurement presents robust opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment consultancy, particularly those with expertise in developing advertising campaigns and managing recruitment platforms. SMEs particularly positioned to leverage this tender may find it beneficial, especially those who can demonstrate experience in enhancing client employer branding and managing talent pipelines. Firms that can provide innovative recruitment strategies and utilise social media effectively would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment advertising consultancy service

Notice Description

We require expert professional advice on appropriate recruitment publications/job boards, developing and preparing adverts and advertising campaigns (including the preparation of advert for Invitations to Tender, this can involve campaign management). We would like to take steps to grow our EVP, and to increase our presence on social media in partnership with our chosen agency and internal partners, and continue to strengthen our emerging talent pipeline for graduate and apprenticeship opportunities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-722b4954-1761-4a38-9945-2f1c67853d4a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a27c7a97-025b-44a1-b001-f9c933e652f3
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £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
12 Apr 20187 years ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2018 - 2 Apr 2021 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
TLD North West (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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