Tender

Investment Adviser

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is currently undertaking a tender process to appoint an Investment Adviser. This procurement falls under the fiscal services and business consultancy categories, aimed at supporting the GMC in developing and managing investment strategies. Located in Manchester, UK, the deadline for tender submissions is 11th February 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 30th January 2026. As part of an open procedure, the process invites capable organisations to propose their services, with key procurement details accessible online. This procurement is still in the 'Tender' stage, reflecting its current active status.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in investment consultancy and management. Suitable candidates include those with SME status, who can offer strategic investment advice, support in selecting investment managers, and deliver comprehensive reports on investment performance and strategy. Companies with expertise in ESG frameworks, regulatory changes, and responsible investment policies stand to benefit greatly. The successful bidder will secure a contract potentially lasting up to 8 years, opening avenues for sustained growth within the public sector. The procurement requires a skilled approach to financial advisory services, ensuring that the awarded entity can significantly contribute to and enhance the GMC's financial objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Investment Adviser

Notice Description

The services sought under the contract are: Design of, and advice on, the suitability of investment strategies. Assistance with the selection of investment managers to implement the chosen investment strategy, including the co-ordination of the transition of assets. Reporting on the development of the investment strategy. Reporting on investment manager performance, any organisational developments, and their ongoing suitability. Reviews and drafting of (or input to) investment policy documents, including provision of updates on relevant developments (e.g. Charity Commission guidance, UK Stewardship Code, or evolving ESG frameworks) to ensure the investment policy statement remains compliant and fit for purpose. Advice on responsible or sustainable investment policies and their implementation. Support negotiating fees with investment managers and reviewing agreements from an investment point of view, including fee benchmarking of investment manager and custodian fees. Ability to deliver training sessions for Committee members, particularly around ESG developments, stewardship, and regulatory changes. Ability to scenario model and stress test the investment strategy under different market conditions. Ability to review strategic asset allocation and impact on risk and return.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Services within scope of the specification but outside of the core services, paid on a time and materials basis

Renewal: option to extend for three periods of one year

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0600f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001055-2026
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

79220000 - Fiscal services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 Over 5 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
Not specified
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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