Tender

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

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Tender

26 Jan 2026 at 10:58

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is inviting tenders for a project titled "Exploring public views to inform the GMC Personal beliefs and medical practice guidance review." This initiative seeks research consultancy services to assess proposed adjustments to current guidance with a representative sample of the UK population, ensuring alignment with public expectations towards medical professionals. The procurement is being conducted under an open competition method, classified under services in the research sector. Located in Manchester, with activities throughout the UK, the procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 23rd February 2026. Interested parties can direct their enquiries until 9th February 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research consultancy services, particularly those well-versed in public opinion research and healthcare guidelines. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is specifically designed to be accessible to them. The contract promises a gross value of £60,000 and will run from 17th March 2026 to 31st August 2026, with provisions for Welsh language translations as an option. This is an excellent opportunity for companies looking to expand their portfolio in the public health sector and establish a relationship with a key public authority like the GMC.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

71. 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/006514-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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