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Events and Conference support

General Medical Council (GMC)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2026 at 10:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

18 May 2026 at 09:19

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

16 Apr 2026 at 12:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

20 Mar 2026 at 12:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC), a public authority in Manchester, initiated an open procurement procedure for "Events and Conference support," focusing on the efficient and sustainable delivery of GMC-led and external events. With a procurement method described as Open procedure, the process aimed to secure high-quality services from 2026 to 2029, with an optional extension depending on performance. The procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically targeting the organisation of exhibitions, fairs, and congresses. The awarded contract, valued at £250,000 GBP gross, with a net amount of £208,333 GBP, started on 1st July 2026 and is set to end on 30th June 2029, with a potential renewal extending to 2030.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality event management services that align with GMC's sustainability goals. The nature of the contract, which encompasses design, planning, project management, and logistics for events primarily in central London, makes it a highly lucrative opportunity for SMEs in related sectors, such as event planning, exhibition equipment provision, and logistical support. As the awarded supplier, One Two Agency, an SME based in Leyland, demonstrates the viability for similar-sized businesses to secure significant government contracts and expand their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Events and Conference support

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement is to: Ensure consistent, high quality delivery of GMC-led and external events Improve efficiency and reduce administrative burden through a single, reliable supplier Support our ambition to become a net zero organisation Ensure value for money through reuse, adaptation and sustainable production Ensure suppliers have a clear understanding of the requirements so they can accurately cost and deliver the required services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for operational flexibility and depending on supplier performance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067037
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059252-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

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

CPV Codes

39154000 - Exhibition equipment

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£208,333 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
General Medical Council (GMC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M3 3AW
Postcode Area
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

Glasgows Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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