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Planning

06 Aug 2026 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC), a public authority in the UK, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "GMC2558 Freedom to speak up guardian service." This tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting miscellaneous business-related services. The contract, valued at £400,000 with a gross amount of £480,000, spans a period from 23rd October 2026 to 22nd October 2028, with a potential extension up to 2030. The procurement process began with a market engagement held on 31st July 2026, and a further notice is expected by 14th August 2026. The service is intended to be delivered across the United Kingdom, and it is suitable for small businesses and voluntary community and social enterprises.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for enterprises offering business-related services, particularly those with expertise in advocacy or speaking up services within a regulated environment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-positioned to compete, given the specific focus on engaging these types of organisations. By securing this contract, businesses can establish or enhance their reputation as trusted partners in the provision of sensitive and crucial advocacy services, potentially leading to further opportunities within the public sector. The GMC's emphasis on appointing a guardian for this service underscores the valued societal impact and responsibility carried by the successful bidder.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GMC2558 Freedom to speak up guardian service

Notice Description

The GMC are looking to appoint a freedom to speak up guardian.

Planning Information

reviewed the market for possible services provisions to help inform our specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06de64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074976-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Aug 20262 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Oct 2026 - 22 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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