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Technical Training Services

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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15 May 2025 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has completed the procurement process for providing technical training services, with a focus on external technical training and qualifications. This procurement falls under the industry category of personnel-training services. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing for competitive bidding. The contract has been awarded to The Knowledge Academy, and it covers two areas: Information Systems and Accredited Project Management/LEAN Practices. The contract period is set from 8th May 2025 to 28th April 2027, with the value totalling £260,000 GBP. The GMC, located in Manchester, has mandated that the successful supplier should offer both on-site and digital learning solutions to accommodate various training needs across regions including the UK and international territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services to expand their portfolios, particularly those offering diversified modes of delivery such as digital and face-to-face training. SMEs can find this contract appealing due to the open procurement process which levels the playing field for various business sizes. Given the wide geographic scope and the specified lots, businesses with expertise in either information systems or project management practices, including LEAN approaches, stand to benefit greatly. Tailored solutions, flexibility in delivery locations, and the ability to collaborate on bespoke requests will set suppliers apart in meeting GMC's training objectives effectively.

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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-b5fd17-766055fd-2b32-4129-b17c-9322eede423c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c68a8a4-4e2e-4195-a5cf-d8525c9bf7bd
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

79632000 - Personnel-training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
7 May 2025 - 28 Apr 2027 1-2 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

THE KNOWLEDGE ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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