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graphic design / production of artwork and digital assets

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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10 Dec 2025 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The tender process for the contract titled "Graphic Design / Production of Artwork and Digital Assets" has been completed with the award dated 26th November 2025. The procurement was conducted by the General Medical Council (GMC), based in Manchester, England. This open procedure focused on the graphic design services industry and encompasses various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, as well as internationally. The significant dates included a tender closing on 7th November 2025 and the contract period running from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2029. The process culminated in an award amounting to £180,000, highlighting the GMC's need for advanced digital and artwork creation services, including infographics, accessible document designs, and digital social media content.

This tender presents a valuable growth opportunity for businesses specialising in graphic design and digital asset production, particularly those equipped with technical expertise in software like Adobe Acrobat and InDesign. Companies capable of delivering high-quality design assets that adhere to accessibility standards across various platforms, including social media and websites, can benefit significantly. This contract favoured open competition and was deemed suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), thereby encouraging participation from ventures that exemplify creativity and technical proficiency in the creative digital realm.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

graphic design / production of artwork and digital assets

Notice Description

- Design of reports - Design of accessible data sets, infographics and diagrams - Technical knowledge and understanding of accessibility checks with Adobe Acrobat, MS Word and InDesign software -Social media and static website graphics e.g. header banners, image tiles etc. - Simple animated gifs for web / social media promotion

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d27d6b37-9cf5-4ac0-ab81-93443553809c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbb1c3d5-62a0-42ee-b944-3607924d9e16
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79822500 - Graphic design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAYE AND

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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