This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jun 2026 at 09:18

Award

05 Jun 2026 at 12:51

Tender

05 Mar 2026 at 13:25

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process under the General Medical Council (GMC) for the "GMC2412-A Small Works Manchester (sub 250k GBP)" sought to appoint a contractor for refurbishment projects at its Manchester site. Classified under the construction industry, the projects entail fit-out tasks with values not exceeding £250,000. The procurement employed a selective, competitive flexible procedure, concluding at the award stage. The final contract was signed with Red Tree Building Contractors Ltd and became active on 24th June 2026, scheduled to run until 23rd June 2029, with a potential renewal of an additional year. Key discussions were conducted on 5th June 2026, followed by the signing on 23rd June 2026. The procurement location is Manchester, UK (Region UKD33), under the oversight of GMC, a sub-central public authority based in Manchester.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities, especially for small to medium enterprises in the construction sector specialising in fit-out and refurbishment. As a competitive procurement method was utilised, it was open to businesses who could meet selective criteria, providing a chance to demonstrate quality, commercial prowess, and social value. The process included multiple stages, increasing complexity and potential rewards for adept businesses. Companies with strong capabilities in conducting construction works under flexible and adaptable contract terms are well-suited to participate in such opportunities, as demonstrated by the ultimate selection of Red Tree Building Contractors Ltd, highlighting the readiness of SMEs to engage robustly in public sector projects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GMC2412-A Small Works Manchester (sub 250k GBP)

Notice Description

The purpose of this tender is to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to deliver adhoc small to medium fit-out and refurbishment projects with an individual project value of up to GBP 250,000 (excluding VAT) at our Manchester property.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: option to extend by one (1) period of twelve (12) months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06630e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061074-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,083,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,083,333 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,083,333 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,083,333 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2026 - 23 Jun 2029 3-4 years
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

RED TREE BUILDING CONTRACTORS

Further Information

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