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Recruitment Advertising

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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25 Mar 2025 at 11:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) in Manchester has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Recruitment Advertising" in the services industry category. The process, initiated directly under the UK legislation 2023/54, aims to support the GMC's recruitment team in advertising job roles externally using job boards. Broadbean Technology Limited of London has been awarded the contract valued at £120,000 for an initial period starting from 4 April 2025 and ending on 23 January 2027, with the possibility of two additional one-year renewals. The procurement method used was direct and below the threshold, hence conducted without competition. Key activities and signatures related to the award are scheduled for 3 April 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in recruitment services, particularly those capable of leveraging digital job boards effectively. As the contract is designed to support large-scale recruitment efforts for a public authority, businesses with a proven track record in the public sector and experience in managing comprehensive advertising campaigns will be well-suited to compete in such tenders. Engaging in this contract can provide sustained revenue streams and enhance a company's portfolio in public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment Advertising

Notice Description

To support the recruitment team in advertising roles externally using job boards

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f84b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011068-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2025 - 23 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
Angela Barnes
Contact Email
angela.barnes@gmc-uk.org
Contact Phone
+441619236340

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

BROADBEAN TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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