Award

Unified Enterprise Support

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Feb 2026 at 11:44

Award

20 Jan 2026 at 11:55

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC), located in Manchester, has completed its procurement process for the "Unified Enterprise Support" contract, awarded to Microsoft on 17th February 2026. This procurement is in the IT services category, covering consulting, software development, and support throughout the United Kingdom. The process was initiated as a tender and moved directly to award, involving no competition as it was below threshold. The contract, valued at £45,900, is active and spans from 12th February to 30th June 2026. Such arrangements are conducted under the legislative framework, specifically referring to the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering comprehensive support systems for Microsoft products. Large-scale IT service providers with expertise in consulting, software development, and proactive support services might find this market rewarding. While GMC opted for a direct procurement method in this instance, it signals potential future collaborations for firms prepared to provide strategic guidance and technical support across healthcare and public authority sectors. The involvement of a major industry player like Microsoft indicates the scale and sophistication expected in such contracts, benefitting enterprises seeking similar engagements in the future.

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Notice Title

Unified Enterprise Support

Notice Description

Microsoft Unified Support is an enterprise support plan offering end-to-end assistance across all Microsoft products. It provides 24/7 technical support, unlimited problem resolution, proactive services, and strategic guidance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0609c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014226-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£45,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
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
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

MICROSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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