Award

Transcription Services

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Feb 2026 at 16:54

Tender

17 Nov 2025 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) based in Manchester, UK, has completed the contracting process for transcription services required to maintain accurate records of medical practitioner tribunal and other hearings. The award was made to Accuro Transcription Solutions Limited following an open procurement procedure. This contract is set for a duration from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2029, with the possibility of renewal based on service delivery. The procurement fell under the business services category and had a gross contract value of £1,200,000. Key deadlines included the contract award announcement on 10th February 2026 and a standstill period ending on 19th February 2026.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in transcription and business services. The procurement method was open, allowing a diverse range of suppliers to compete, evidenced by the 12 bids received, 11 of which were from SMEs. Businesses that are agile, proficient in delivering high-quality transcription services and adept in leveraging technology, such as Microsoft Teams, stand to benefit greatly. The emphasis on quality and social value in the award criteria suggests a competitive edge for companies that can deliver not only cost-effective solutions but also added value to the community.

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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/012131-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
Chris Park
Contact Email
gmctenders@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

ACCURO TRANSCRIPTION SOLUTIONS

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