Tender

GMC Services International Ltd Market analysis

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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29 Jan 2026 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has initiated a tender for a project titled "GMC Services International Ltd Market analysis," aimed at conducting desk-based research to assess the market size and funding sources for services offered by GMC Services International Ltd. This initiative is characterised by an open procurement method under the 'Below threshold - open competition' category, specifically targeting the general management consultancy services industry in the United Kingdom. The tender process is currently active, with the procurement stage being the Tender stage. Critical dates to note include the enquiry period ending on 6th February 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 18th February 2026. The associated contract period is slated to commence on 4th March 2026, concluding on 30th April 2026.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in general management consultancy services to engage with a sub-central government authority. Given its suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), companies that align with these criteria could find this procurement particularly advantageous for growth. By participating, businesses can expand their market presence and leverage potential contracts that could diversify their service offerings. The project's emphasis on quality, weighted at 80%, underscores the potential for companies that prioritise service excellence to thrive in this competitive bidding process.

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Notice Title

GMC Services International Ltd Market analysis

Notice Description

Desk based research to ascertain the potential market size and sources of funding for work provided by GMC Services International Ltd for inclusion in its business plan.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0611d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007952-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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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