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IS contractor

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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01 Sep 2025 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process managed by the General Medical Council (GMC) was focused on extending the provision of IS contractor services through a recruitment agency. This procurement, which falls under the industry category of recruitment services, was conducted using a direct method, classified as a "Below threshold - without competition" approach. The procurement process was completed with Chroma Recruitment Limited being awarded the contract, which had a duration from 1st August 2025 to 31st October 2025. The GMC, based in Manchester, United Kingdom, acted as the buying organisation, with Lawrence Paddon serving as the contact point for this process. The contract has been signed and the current procurement stage is at the award phase, having a total contract value of £35,100 GBP gross.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services and, particularly, those equipped to handle IT contractor roles. With the procurement process being concluded without competition, businesses functioning below the threshold can benefit from similar future opportunities by aligning closely with procurement regulations and fostering relationships with public authorities like the GMC. Such contracts offer growth potential for recruitment agencies, particularly those with substantial resources and experience in public sector contracts, as evidenced by Chroma Recruitment Limited's involvement and successful contract acquisition.

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Notice Title

IS contractor

Notice Description

Extension of IS contractor through recruitment agency.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05910a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052702-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
Lawrence Paddon
Contact Email
procurement@gmc-uk.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

CHROMA RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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