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GMC2380 Executive and Council Permanent and Interim Recruitment

General Medical Council (GMC)

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18 Jun 2026 at 16:42

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16 Jun 2026 at 11:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC), located in Manchester, UK, is actively inviting tenders for the "GMC2380 Executive and Council Permanent and Interim Recruitment" project. This procurement process, valued at approximately £708,333.33 to £850,000, seeks a supplier to provide executive search and senior recruitment services. The contract will cover recruitment at senior levels on a call-off basis, ensuring efficient response to vacancy needs. The procurement is in the tender stage, with an open method and competitive flexible procedure. Interested parties should note the tender period ends on 1st July 2026, and the award period concludes on 15th September 2026. The contract will commence on 5th October 2026 and potentially last until October 2030, with an option for a one-year extension.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those experienced in executive and senior-level appointments. The procedure, which includes a multi-stage evaluation with both pass/fail and scored capability criteria, provides small to medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with a competitive terrain to excel. Businesses that demonstrate capabilities in information security management, sector experience, geographic coverage, and volume handling, alongside a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, will be well-positioned to succeed in this tender. This contract offers a robust platform for business growth within the public sector, facilitating ongoing collaboration with a major UK health-focused organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMC2380 Executive and Council Permanent and Interim Recruitment

Notice Description

The GMC wishes to appoint a supplier to provide executive search and senior recruitment services on a call-off basis. The supplier will support permanent and interim recruitment at senior levels, enabling the GMC to respond efficiently and effectively when vacancies arise.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b5af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057751-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£708,333 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£708,333 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2029 3-4 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
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

Further Information

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