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Apprentice Support

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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20 Mar 2018 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is conducting a procurement process titled "Apprentice Support" within the recruitment services industry. The contract, valued at £800,000, aims to establish a preferred supplier list to assist in developing a three-year plan utilising the apprentice levy. The tender process has reached the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 26th September 2017 and concluding on 25th September 2020. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the tender had a deadline for submissions on 17th August 2017, covering various regions across the United Kingdom, including Scotland, North West, Wales, Northern Ireland, and London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in apprentice training and development. Firms that can demonstrate their capability in creating effective apprentice programmes or managing training initiatives will be well-suited to compete. The involvement of established suppliers such as Babington Business College Limited and QA Limited indicates a preference for experienced service providers, suggesting that partnerships or collaborations might enhance chances for newer entrants looking to grow within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Apprentice Support

Notice Description

We are looking to put together a preferred supplier list who can work with us to identify and develop a 3 year plan to draw down on the apprentice levy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b182ffde-c04c-4201-8a44-a7b6995ecd82
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2be42d8-ba09-41bd-add6-972e6ef5a12d
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
Not specified
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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2017 - 25 Sep 2020 3-4 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, 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

BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE

QA

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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