Planning

Training and Embedding Trauma Informed Practice

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Planning

09 Feb 2026 at 10:25

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is currently planning a procurement process titled "Training and Embedding Trauma Informed Practice" to provide essential services in education and training. This initiative aims to embed trauma-informed practice into their communications and interactions across various settings, impacting around 1,000 staff members and associates. With a total gross value of £270,000, the procurement process is in the planning stage, and interested parties are invited to engage in preliminary discussions. The key dates include Supplier Days scheduled via MS Teams on 16th February 2026 and 4th March 2026, offering 30-minute slots. This programme is part of a broader effort to enhance services in the public sector, particularly within the healthcare industry in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in trauma-informed practice or related educational services, such as in-person and online training, and e-learning. Organisations with expertise in providing bespoke training solutions and consultancy services will find a suitable platform to expand their clientele. SMEs are especially encouraged to participate, as the contract is designed with a tiered training approach that accommodates varying levels of engagement with trauma-affected individuals. The initiative’s success will particularly rely on engaging multiple specialist providers, potentially leading to long-term partnerships. The GMC is open to leveraging multiple lots, thus amplifying opportunities for businesses to contribute their expertise and solutions to this important field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Training and Embedding Trauma Informed Practice

Notice Description

We are seeking to procure training and learning in trauma-informed practice (TIP) to support our plan to embed TIP into our communications and engagement with members of the public, various stakeholder groups and members of staff. We are developing our understanding of TIP and its application to various contexts within which we work. We would like to explore how to provide learning and training to colleagues for these various contexts. Our early thinking is that there will be several specific learning and training offers, including but not limited to: - An introduction to TIP, including principles and concepts - TIP in the context of maternity services and adverse incidents - TIP in the context of sexual misconduct in clinical settings - TIP in the setting of a Medical Practitioners Tribunal Hearing - TIP for internal communications, wellbeing and with management hierarchies. Aspects of learning will reach a total of approximately 1,000 members of staff and associates. We would like the offer to include a variety of methods of delivery including in-person and online training sessions, and e-learning. We envisage a tiered offer, whereby colleagues who regularly engage with individuals who may have experienced trauma or may be otherwise vulnerable would receive more in-depth training, and those whose roles do not include any such direct engagement would receive lighter touch training. We're interested in hearing from organisations with expertise in TIP or who deliver training in this area to help us to develop our understanding of what's available and how to structure a programme of training and learning. We anticipate that there may be a need for several specialist providers based on the various contexts set out above and we're open to using a number of providers broken down into Lots. We are also interested in hearing from organisations who may be interested in providing expert advice, guidance and support on a consultancy basis, to support our work to embed TIP into our operations, communications and engagement activity. We will be holding Supplier Days via MS Teams on Monday 16th February 2026 and Wednesday 4th March 2026. There will be 30-minute slots available on both days. To book a slot please contact the GMC Procurement Team email gmctenders@gmc-uk.org quoting the GMC reference GMC2359.

Planning Information

We are seeking to procure training and learning in trauma-informed practice (TIP) to support our plan to embed TIP into our communications and engagement with members of the public, various stakeholder groups and members of staff. We are developing our understanding of TIP and its application to various contexts within which we work. We would like to explore how to provide learning and training to colleagues for these various contexts. Our early thinking is that there will be several specific learning and training offers, including but not limited to: - An introduction to TIP, including principles and concepts - TIP in the context of maternity services and adverse incidents - TIP in the context of sexual misconduct in clinical settings - TIP in the setting of a Medical Practitioners Tribunal Hearing - TIP for internal communications, wellbeing and with management hierarchies. Aspects of learning will reach a total of approximately 1,000 members of staff and associates. We would like the offer to include a variety of methods of delivery including in-person and online training sessions, and e-learning. We envisage a tiered offer, whereby colleagues who regularly engage with individuals who may have experienced trauma or may be otherwise vulnerable would receive more in-depth training, and those whose roles do not include any such direct engagement would receive lighter touch training. We’re interested in hearing from organisations with expertise in TIP or who deliver training in this area to help us to develop our understanding of what’s available and how to structure a programme of training and learning. We anticipate that there may be a need for several specialist providers based on the various contexts set out above and we’re open to using a number of providers broken down into Lots. We are also interested in hearing from organisations who may be interested in providing expert advice, guidance and support on a consultancy basis, to support our work to embed TIP into our operations, communications and engagement activity. We will be holding Supplier Days via MS Teams on Monday 16th February 2026 and Wednesday 4th March 2026. There will be 30-minute slots available on both days. To book a slot please contact the GMC Procurement Team email gmctenders@gmc-uk.org quoting the GMC reference GMC2359.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064adb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011270-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
Christine Jack
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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