Award

Transcription Services

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Mar 2026 at 11:20

Award

10 Feb 2026 at 16:54

Tender

17 Nov 2025 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC), a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for transcription services under its open procurement procedure titled "Transcription Services". Located in Manchester, UK, the GMC requires these services to maintain accurate records of medical practitioner tribunal hearings, which are documented via Microsoft Teams. The procurement focused on business services within law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, valued at £1,200,000 gross (£960,000 net). The tender process commenced in November 2025, with a submission deadline of 18th December 2025, and the contract is set to begin on 1st March 2026, ending on 28th February 2029, with an option for renewal based on service. The contract award was signed on 27th February 2026 with Accuro Transcription Solutions Ltd as the supplier.

This procurement provides significant business growth opportunities for SMEs involved in transcription and related services. Accuro Transcription Solutions Ltd, an SME, was awarded the contract after competing in this open procedure, illustrating the scope for smaller enterprises to engage effectively in public sector contracts. Businesses with expertise in electronic transcription, possessing the ability to manage recordings through platforms like Microsoft Teams, and those that can comply with strict quality criteria and turnaround times, are well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. The procurement favoured suppliers who offer high-quality service, competitive pricing, and social value, indicating the GMC’s commitment to fostering diverse and capable business ecosystems.

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Notice Title

Transcription Services

Notice Description

The MPTS/GMC is required to maintain a complete and accurate record of medical practitioner tribunal and other hearings by electronic means or otherwise. All hearings are recorded using Microsoft Teams, and, where certain criteria are met, we have a requirement to provide a transcript of proceedings.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e290
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020795-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£960,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£960,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£960,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£960,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ACCURO TRANSCRIPTION SOLUTIONS

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