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Office fit out services - Cardiff

General Medical Council (GMC)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jun 2026 at 14:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

11 May 2026 at 16:34

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

20 Apr 2026 at 16:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

24 Mar 2026 at 16:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the General Medical Council (GMC) for the provision of office fit-out services at their new facility in Cardiff. The tender title is "Office Fit Out Services - Cardiff," and it falls under the industry category of construction work, specifically addressing the needs for space approximately 168 sq.m. The project was carried out in Manchester, UKD33 region, with key dates indicating the preparation, tender, and award phases during 2026. The procurement method employed was "open competition," designed below threshold value, with a vital contracting period starting on 26th May 2026 and scheduled to conclude by 26th September 2026. The contract was formally signed on 25th May 2026, with an agreed value of £130,000 (gross).

This tender creates significant growth opportunities for businesses operating in the construction sector, especially those specialising in fit-out services. Enterprises capable of offering high-quality operational proposals could find this type of project particularly lucrative. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were notably competitive, as reflected by six of the eight final stage bids originating from SMEs, showcasing the substantial demand and competition in this market segment. Companies like TFI Concepts Ltd, an SME, successfully capitalised on these opportunities, indicating that businesses with relevant expertise and competitive edge in cost and quality are well-positioned to compete in similar public procurement projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Office fit out services - Cardiff

Notice Description

The GMC are looking for a company to carry out the office fitout works in our new Cardiff office. The space will be approximately 168 sq.m.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06732f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059036-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£108,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£108,333 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£108,333 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£108,333 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20265 months ago
Contract Period
26 May 2026 - 26 Sep 2026 1-6 months
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

TFI Concepts Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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