Tender

Engaging members of the public and registrants in implementing regulatory reform

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Tender

01 Oct 2025 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC), based in Manchester, England, is conducting an open procurement process for engaging with the public and registrants in regulatory reform implementation. Titled "Engaging members of the public and registrants in implementing regulatory reform," this tender falls under the market research services category, as per CPV classification 79310000. The process is currently in the tender stage and utilises an open procedure below the threshold. Interested parties should note that the tender period ends on 28 October 2025, with the contract expected to commence on 19 November 2025 and conclude on 30 September 2028. Services are to be delivered across a broad geographical area including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other specified regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in market research services and capable of engaging with stakeholders in regulatory frameworks. The project aims to incorporate the voices of doctors, physician associates (PAs), anaesthesia associates (AAs), and the public into reform processes, offering a unique consultancy opportunity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate, enhancing the chance for smaller entities to expand their reach and influence within the sector. The breadth of the contract's geographical scope further expands potential markets for successful bidders.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-820b07d3-326c-4b47-a232-faa34bdea38e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28650449-717b-4cb9-9b4a-f53b40a05c1f
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 (below threshold)
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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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