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title: "Preferred supplier list for Strategic Communications and Engagement Recruitment"
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# Preferred supplier list for Strategic Communications and Engagement Recruitment

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51e9a2dc-c7a1-4d7d-9670-571ec90cc6b0

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) has initiated an open procurement process to establish a preferred supplier list for Strategic Communications and Engagement Recruitment. This tender, titled "Preferred supplier list for Strategic Communications and Engagement Recruitment," focuses on recruitment services within the UK and is classified under CPV code 79600000. The contract, valued at £5,000,000, spans from 2 March 2020 to 1 March 2022. The tender period closed on 17 December 2019, indicating that awards from this process are now complete. The contracting authority is based in Manchester, with roles required across London, Manchester, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for recruitment agencies, particularly those with expertise in public affairs and communications. Businesses specialising in supplying candidates for permanent, fixed-term, and temporary roles across various UK locations will find themselves well-suited to compete in this process. The GMC is keen to engage agencies that can demonstrate their capability to meet diverse recruitment needs in both communications and external relations, which can lead to substantial contracts and foster business growth in the recruitment sector.

## 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/15ce1419-e305-4abb-b134-c364ed9b5461 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2020 - 1 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ELLWOOD ATFIELD; HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2020 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15ce1419-e305-4abb-b134-c364ed9b5461

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15ce1419-e305-4abb-b134-c364ed9b5461
  24th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR159698
  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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