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exploring the views of children and young people to inform the GMC review of its 0-18 years

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Tender

15 Jun 2026 at 09:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC), located in Manchester, United Kingdom, has initiated an open tender process seeking research and development services, with the main goal of exploring the views of children and young people for a guidance review. The project is scheduled in the tender stage with an end date for tender submissions on 3rd July 2026, and all enquiries must be submitted by 23rd June 2026. The procurement is categorised under research and development services and aims to update guidance on the care of children and young people. The procurement method is open competition, allowing electronic submissions as per the details provided on www.mytenders.co.uk. The project has a gross estimated value of £90,000 with a net amount of £75,000.

This tender invitation provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, especially those focusing on the healthcare or child welfare sectors. It is an ideal opportunity for SMEs due to its below-threshold value, making it accessible to smaller enterprises with relevant expertise. The contract, starting on 22nd July 2026 and running until 30th April 2027, demands high-quality service delivery with quality set as a significant award criterion at 80%, and price accounting for 20%. Engaging in this project allows businesses to leverage their expertise to inform critical guidance that impacts children's and young people's healthcare policy, establishing their footprint in public sector consultancy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

exploring the views of children and young people to inform the GMC review of its 0-18 years

Notice Description

The aim of this research is to explore children and young people's insights, views, feelings and experiences in relation to the topics/themes we are proposing to update in our guidance on the care of children and young people

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b4b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056044-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 20261 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jul 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
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
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

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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