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title: "Recruitment for Preferred Supplier List - External Relations and Policy Roles"
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buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
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# Recruitment for Preferred Supplier List - External Relations and Policy Roles

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88502021-c17b-4025-beb8-979fa5b54457

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) has completed a procurement process for Recruitment for Preferred Supplier List - External Relations and Policy Roles. The contract value is £5,000,000 GBP, and the tender period ended on 10th November 2023. The contract period runs from 22nd January 2024 to 21st January 2026. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the main procurement category falls under services.

This tender opportunity by GMC offers potential for business growth, especially for recruitment agencies providing services for external relations and policy roles. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The contract period allows for long-term planning and potential steady revenue streams for successful suppliers like Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and Ellwood Atfield.

## Notice

We would like to create a preferred list of two suppliers to service our recruitment needs for our External Relations and Policy recruitment needs.GMC External relations and policy roles - agencies who will provide support where needed for the permanent or fixed term recruitment of, and the supply of temporary workers or contractors where required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da377580-a53b-4c81-aef6-df05fb21e5b1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2024 - 21 Jan 2026 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## 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

- 19 Feb 2024 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da377580-a53b-4c81-aef6-df05fb21e5b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da377580-a53b-4c81-aef6-df05fb21e5b1
  19th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB167745
  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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