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Technical Training Services

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Award

15 May 2025 at 13:49

Tender

11 Feb 2025 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC), located in Manchester, is seeking to engage suppliers through a tender process for "Technical Training Services" within the services industry category. This procurement is classified under the CPV code for personnel-training services and includes the procurement of external technical training and qualifications. The process is at the award stage with an open procedure, ensuring transparency and fairness. The tender was divided into two lots: Information Systems (LOT A) and Accredited Project Management/LEAN Practices (LOT B), both of which have been successfully awarded to The Knowledge Academy. The significant dates have previously noted the tender's completion, with contracts having been signed in early May 2025, reflecting the finalisation of the procurement activities.

This tender creates numerous opportunities for businesses involved in training services, particularly those specialising in information systems and project management methodologies like LEAN practices. It presents a lucrative opportunity for training providers to expand their reach by becoming preferred suppliers to a prominent public sector organisation. Businesses capable of offering flexible training solutions, including digital alternatives and tailored group workshops, are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. The provision to bid for both or individual lots further accommodates different business capacities, encouraging a wider range of companies to explore growth potential through public sector contracts.

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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 A b) Accredited Project Management/LEAN Practices - LOT B; Suppliers can bid for one or both lots.

Lot Information

Accredited Project Management/LEAN Practices - LOT B;

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 A b) Accredited Project Management/LEAN Practices - LOT B;

Renewal: two periods of twelves months

Information Systems - LOT A

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 A b) Accredited Project Management/LEAN Practices - LOT B;

Renewal: two periods of twelve months each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ddd3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021814-2025
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
Large

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

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
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
Angela Barnes
Contact Email
angela.barnes@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

THE KNOWLEDGE ACADEMY

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