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title: "External review of investments"
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buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
published: "2017-07-13"
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# External review of investments

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9491069-1ebd-49b9-9845-c8e9fe278177

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) has successfully completed a procurement process for an external review of its investment arrangements. This contract, valued at £14,340, was awarded to Linchpin Ifm Ltd. The procurement method used was an open procedure and the relevant industry category falls under investment banking services. The tender period concluded on 24 April 2017, with the contract effective from 26 May 2017 until 22 September 2017. The activities were primarily conducted in the North West and London regions of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in financial consultancy or investment analysis. Suitable contenders include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that possess expertise in investment banking services, as the GMC has indicated a preference for suppliers from this segment. Engaging in such tenders can enhance a business's portfolio and establish valuable connections within the public sector, fostering further growth and opportunities in similar contracts.

## Notice

The General Medical Council's Investment Sub-Committee is seeking to engage external professional advisers to undertake a periodic review/health-check of its investment arrangements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8d614eb-5ad9-4961-aa2d-67ab7d6947d2 |
| 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 | 13 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 25 May 2017 - 22 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,340 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,340 |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LINCHPIN IFM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66120000 - Investment banking services and related services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2017 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8d614eb-5ad9-4961-aa2d-67ab7d6947d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8d614eb-5ad9-4961-aa2d-67ab7d6947d2
  13th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL145331
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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