Award

Digital Learning Content Library

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Feb 2025 at 11:07

Tender

04 Jul 2024 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is overseeing the public procurement process for a project titled "Digital Learning Content Library," falling under the industry category of Training Services. The procurement is at the Award stage, with the award date being 12th November 2024. The project aims to support the GMC's vision of being an effective and compassionate regulator by developing a library of digital learning content aligned with their corporate strategy. The procurement process was conducted as an open procedure, covering services within the UK region. Key tender details include the submission deadline of 5th August 2024 and a contract period extending over 720 days, with an option to renew for an additional 12 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital training solutions. SMEs, in particular, stand to benefit from the open nature of this procurement, as evidenced by the successful award to Hemsley Fraser Group LTD, an SME based in Saltash, UK. Companies with expertise in developing high-quality digital content for professional training and regulation compliance are well-suited to participate. Winning this contract could enhance their portfolio, providing substantial growth prospects through alignment with a prestigious public body like the GMC.

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Notice Title

Digital Learning Content Library

Notice Description

Our vision is to be an effective, relevant and compassionate regulator for patients, the public and professionals, and as an employer. Our current Corporate Strategy (see Annex B - GMC Corporate Strategy) was developed with and for patients, medical professionals, partners and colleagues. It sets out four themes that shape all our work and help us work towards our 2030 vision.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Our vision is to be an effective, relevant and compassionate regulator for patients, the public and professionals, and as an employer. Our current Corporate Strategy (see Annex B - GMC Corporate Strategy) was developed with and for patients, medical professionals, partners and colleagues. It sets out four themes that shape all our work and help us work towards our 2030 vision.

Renewal: Option to extend for 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047ac8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007260-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£279,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gmctenders@gmc-uk.org
Contact Phone
+44 1619236340

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

HEMSLEY FRASER GROUP

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