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title: "Apprentice Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b182ffde-c04c-4201-8a44-a7b6995ecd82"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
published: "2018-03-20"
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# Apprentice Support

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b182ffde-c04c-4201-8a44-a7b6995ecd82

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) is conducting a procurement process titled "Apprentice Support" within the recruitment services industry. The contract, valued at £800,000, aims to establish a preferred supplier list to assist in developing a three-year plan utilising the apprentice levy. The tender process has reached the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 26th September 2017 and concluding on 25th September 2020. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the tender had a deadline for submissions on 17th August 2017, covering various regions across the United Kingdom, including Scotland, North West, Wales, Northern Ireland, and London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in apprentice training and development. Firms that can demonstrate their capability in creating effective apprentice programmes or managing training initiatives will be well-suited to compete. The involvement of established suppliers such as Babington Business College Limited and QA Limited indicates a preference for experienced service providers, suggesting that partnerships or collaborations might enhance chances for newer entrants looking to grow within this sector.

## Notice

We are looking to put together a preferred supplier list who can work with us to identify and develop a 3 year plan to draw down on the apprentice levy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2be42d8-ba09-41bd-add6-972e6ef5a12d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2017 - 25 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| 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 | BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE; QA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2018 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2be42d8-ba09-41bd-add6-972e6ef5a12d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2be42d8-ba09-41bd-add6-972e6ef5a12d
  20th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR153096
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## Notice URLs

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

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