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title: "Preferred supplier list for Strategic Communications and Engagement Recruitment"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-299c4a12-05f1-476b-8d75-5ca8fbed90d1"
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buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
published: "2019-11-14"
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# Preferred supplier list for Strategic Communications and Engagement Recruitment

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-299c4a12-05f1-476b-8d75-5ca8fbed90d1

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking suppliers for its "Preferred supplier list for Strategic Communications and Engagement Recruitment". This tender falls under the recruitment services category, specifically tailored to provide candidates for various roles across the UK, including London, Manchester, and other regions. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 17 December 2019. The contract period is set to start on 2 March 2020 and will extend until 1 March 2022, allowing for both permanent and temporary placements within two specified recruitment lots.

This tender presents significant opportunities for recruitment agencies looking to expand their business in the strategic communications and engagement sectors. Agencies capable of supplying candidates for public affairs, external relations, communications, digital, and marketing roles in multiple locations across the UK would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the open procurement method, there is potential for a diverse range of businesses to engage and showcase their capabilities, thereby driving growth in market segments related to recruitment services.

## Notice

Two recruitment lots - one for each function - are available. An agency can confirm they meet the requirements of one or both lots. They will be expected to demonstrate how they can supply candidates in all the locations specified, recognising the directorate has people based in all four UK nations.LOT 1: PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS rolesThe agency will supply candidates for permanent, fixed term and temporary roles in London, Manchester, other England locations, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast.LOT 2: COMMUNICATIONS, DIGITAL AND MARKETING rolesThe agency will supply candidates for permanent, fixed term and temporary roles in London and Manchester.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef498875-e307-464f-a245-029a5b65737d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2020 - 1 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M3 3AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLI London, TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2019 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef498875-e307-464f-a245-029a5b65737d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef498875-e307-464f-a245-029a5b65737d
  14th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV158679
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmc-uk.org

## Provenance

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