Tender

GMC2207 delivery of Training, CPD, Supervision and Executive Coaching

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 10:20

Planning

04 Dec 2025 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC), headquartered in Manchester, is actively seeking to expand its internal coaching capabilities through an open tender process titled "GMC2207 delivery of Training, CPD, Supervision and Executive Coaching". This opportunity falls under the services industry category with a focus on coaching services, open to small and medium-sized enterprises. Key deadlines include the tender submission date of 6th February 2026 and the enquiry period ending on 20th January 2026. The procurement process commenced with the planning stage, evidenced by a pre-market engagement conducted in December 2025, and has now progressed to the tender stage. The total contract value is projected at £400,000, with the contract set to commence on 17th May 2026 and potentially extend till 2030.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in professional coaching services, continuing professional development (CPD), supervision, and executive coaching. Companies equipped to offer innovative coaching solutions, particularly those adept in cultural humility, diversity, equity, inclusion practices, and understanding neurodiversity, are primed to benefit. The emphasis on systemic and organisational coaching capabilities, coupled with the potential need for executive coaches, means that businesses that can deliver quality services focused on leadership, resilience, and well-being will thrive. Additionally, the suitability criteria highlight that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, opening pathways for these businesses to secure significant roles in the enhancement of coaching practices within the GMC framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMC2207 delivery of Training, CPD, Supervision and Executive Coaching

Notice Description

Our internal coaching pool has reached a level of maturity, and our coaching culture is well embedded across the organisation. Our next phase, which is the focus of this tender, is for: * Maintaining and enhancing the quality of coaching delivered internally * Expanding specialist in-house coaching capability to support: - Cultural humility and DEI-aware practice - Understanding of neurodiversity and adaptation of coaching approaches - Systemic and organisational coaching capability - Coaching under conditions of complexity and change - Wellbeing- and resilience-informed coaching - Leadership Team coaching * Ensuring coaching provision reflects and supports our diverse workforce * Meeting the needs of our Senior Leadership Team through developing internal capacity and through selective engagement of external Executive Coaches

Planning Information

As part of preparation for future commissioning of coaching services, a pre-market engagement exercise was conducted with a range of coaching providers. This format involved meeting with 5 suppliers over MS teams for 45 minutes in duration. The discussions offered valuable insight into the evolving landscape of coaching and the emerging needs of today’s workforce. A consistent message emerged: coaching is undergoing a period of significant expansion and transformation. Expectations of coaching are broadening, the workforce environment is becoming more complex, and organisations are seeking deeper impact, greater inclusion, and more strategic alignment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee88
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000935-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79998000 - Coaching services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£333,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£333,333 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
7 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 May 2026 - 16 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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