Tender

Pre-Registration Primary Source Verification

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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05 May 2026 at 15:29

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) in the United Kingdom is currently seeking bids for a tender titled "Pre-Registration Primary Source Verification." This procurement process falls under the "Adult and other education services" category and is situated in the UK. The procurement is in the tender stage, with key dates including the tender period ending on 1st June 2026 and the enquiry period closing on 18th May 2026. The contract, worth approximately £12.5 million, utilises the open procurement method and targets the verification of international medical qualifications for doctors, physician associates, and anaesthesia associates registering in the UK. The process is covered by the GPA and involves services above the established threshold.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational verification services and administrative support. Particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the contract offers a scope for entities experienced in primary source verification and working with international qualification bodies. Participation in this process could enhance business growth by securing a long-term contract that includes a potential extension of up to three additional years. With a focus on quality, price, and social value, businesses proficient in data management and regulatory compliance are well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-Registration Primary Source Verification

Notice Description

Background information The GMC is the regulatory body for doctors, physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) in the UK, and among other duties is responsible for managing the register of doctors, PAs and AAs in the UK. In order to practise in the UK, a doctor must be registered and hold a licence to practise. Doctors seeking registration are divided into two broad categories based upon their country of qualification: UK graduates and international medical graduates. Until 12 December 2026 PAs and AAs do not require registration to work in the UK, however until then they are encouraged to obtain registration. Most PAs and AAs seeking registration will have a UK qualification, but there are a few applicants who hold an international qualification. Applicants for registration must satisfy a number of criteria, one of which is that they must hold a registrable qualification. For the purpose of this specification, a registrable qualification is defined as a primary medical qualification or associate qualification which is currently accepted by the GMC for the purpose of applying for registration as a doctor, PA or AA. GMC requires the registrable qualification of all doctors, PAs and AAs to be verified with the applicant's awarding body before the applicant is granted registration. In the case of UK graduates, there is an established process whereby UK medical schools (for doctors) and UK course providers (for PAs and AAs) proactively share graduation data directly with the GMC; for international applicants, however, each applicant's registrable qualification is verified by the GMC at the point of application. The GMC invites tender bids for primary source verification (PSV) of the registrable qualifications of international doctors, PAs and AAs at the point of registration. Some international applicants will also require other qualifications to be verified depending on the route they are taking to registration.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for 1 year, plus 1 year, plus a further 1 year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0691d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041212-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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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