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GMCSI market analysis

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Mar 2026 at 08:57

Award

04 Mar 2026 at 09:55

Tender

29 Jan 2026 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC), a sub-central government public authority, is currently involved in a procurement process titled "GMCSI Market Analysis," located in Manchester, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the services category and involves market and economic research, polling, and statistics. The procurement method is open competition, with the legal basis established by the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract period began on 6th March 2026 and will conclude on 30th April 2026. The entire process is currently in its award stage, with Impower Consulting Ltd selected as the supplier. The contract value is £27,500, excluding additional costs amounting to £33,000 gross.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in market analysis, consultancy services, and research. It promises strategic guidance crucial for the GMC Services International Ltd's business plan, identifying potential international markets. Companies experienced in advising countries with evolving regulatory models can greatly benefit from this contract. The open competition format means that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, given the contract's below-threshold value encouraging diverse bids from potential suppliers. This is a promising avenue for business growth, especially for entities aiming to expand their consulting prowess within the healthcare regulatory advisory field.

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Notice Title

GMCSI market analysis

Notice Description

GMCSI is seeking a short-term contractor to assist with a research project that will provide strategic guidance and advice for its consulting arm. 4 The findings of this project will serve as valuable input into the three-year 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/027633-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£27,491 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£27,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

IMPOWER

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