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Interim Orders Tribunal and Interim Measures Tribunal (Advocacy Services)

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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18 Dec 2025 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has initiated a procurement process for the provision of advocacy services within the Interim Orders Tribunal and Interim Measures Tribunal. This tender, identified as GMC2100, falls under the legal services category and is managed by the organisation based in Manchester, UK. The process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions allowed until 26th January 2026. The procurement method is open, adhering to the open procedure, and seeks to engage services for a contract period starting from 1st May 2026, with potential extension options.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for legal service providers, particularly those focused on advocacy, to engage with a major public authority. The estimated contract value is up to £1,200,000, providing ample scope for growth and collaboration. Businesses with strong qualitative offerings and an interest in public sector advocacy are particularly suited for this opportunity, and those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, enhancing their portfolio within the realm of healthcare regulation compliance and legal guidance. The procurement prioritises quality, with a weighting of 65%, while also considering commercial and social value aspects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim Orders Tribunal and Interim Measures Tribunal (Advocacy Services)

Notice Description

Section 41A of the Medical Act 1983 (as amended) provides the power for an Interim Order Tribunal (IOT) of the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) to impose an interim order of suspension or conditions on a doctor's registration where such an order is necessary for the protection of members of the public or is otherwise in the public interest, or is in the interests of the practitioner. Similarly, Article 11 of the Anaesthesia Associates and Physician Associates Order 2024 provides the power for an Interim Measures Tribunal (IMT) of the MPTS to impose an interim order of suspension or conditions on an anaesthesia associate's or physician associate's registration where such an order is necessary for the protection of members of the public or is otherwise in the public interest, or is in the interests of the associate. Under both an IOT and IMT an interim order/measure, for an initial period of up to 18 months, may be imposed. At the end of the initial period, the interim order/measure may be extended by the High Court, on application by the GMC. Any extension is for a maximum of 12 months, although there is no limit on the number of extensions that may be sought. The legislation requires that once an interim order/measure has been imposed, it is reviewed at regular intervals (normally every 6 months), both before and after any extension authorised by the High Court.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f90a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084346-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 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
Christine Jack
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

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