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Exploring public views to inform the GMC Personal beliefs and medical practice guidance review

General Medical Council (GMC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Mar 2026 at 12:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

26 Jan 2026 at 10:58

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the General Medical Council (GMC) focuses on exploring public opinions to update the GMC Personal beliefs and medical practice guidance. This project, categorised under Research and Development services, aims to ensure the revised guidance aligns with expectations from medical professionals across the UK. Based in Manchester, GMC operates within the sub-central government public authority framework, utilising an open procurement method, below the threshold, to foster broad participation. The awarding stage was completed on 20 March 2026, with General Medical Council engaging Community Research Ltd as the supplier. The contract was signed on 17 March 2026, with a project delivery timeframe extending up to 31 August 2026.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in research consultancy services. An open competition structure enhances accessibility for SMEs across the UK. With a focus on quality and commercial viability, businesses capable of deploying expertise in public opinion research and consultancy will find this tender particularly advantageous. The project scope, involving a comprehensive cross-section of UK public engagement, offers exposure and networking potential for suppliers adept in research and development sectors, further strengthening their portfolios while contributing to significant healthcare guidance improvements. Companies with capabilities in delivering Welsh language translations would also be considered favourably due to the tender requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Exploring public views to inform the GMC Personal beliefs and medical practice guidance review

Notice Description

The research aims to test changes we are proposing to the GMC Personal beliefs and medical practice guidance with a diverse cross-section of the public that is broadly reflective of the UK population, and ensure that the revised guidance reflects what they would expect from medical professionals caring for them.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025730-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
General Medical Council (GMC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M3 3AW
Postcode Area
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

Community Research Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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