---
title: "Exploring public views to inform the GMC Personal beliefs and medical practice guidance review"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060e22"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
published: "2026-03-20"
---

# Exploring public views to inform the GMC Personal beliefs and medical practice guidance review

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060e22

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the General Medical Council (GMC) focuses on exploring public opinions to update the GMC Personal beliefs and medical practice guidance. This project, categorised under Research and Development services, aims to ensure the revised guidance aligns with expectations from medical professionals across the UK. Based in Manchester, GMC operates within the sub-central government public authority framework, utilising an open procurement method, below the threshold, to foster broad participation. The awarding stage was completed on 20 March 2026, with General Medical Council engaging Community Research Ltd as the supplier. The contract was signed on 17 March 2026, with a project delivery timeframe extending up to 31 August 2026.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in research consultancy services. An open competition structure enhances accessibility for SMEs across the UK. With a focus on quality and commercial viability, businesses capable of deploying expertise in public opinion research and consultancy will find this tender particularly advantageous. The project scope, involving a comprehensive cross-section of UK public engagement, offers exposure and networking potential for suppliers adept in research and development sectors, further strengthening their portfolios while contributing to significant healthcare guidance improvements. Companies with capabilities in delivering Welsh language translations would also be considered favourably due to the tender requirements.

## Notice

The research aims to test changes we are proposing to the GMC Personal beliefs and medical practice guidance with a diverse cross-section of the public that is broadly reflective of the UK population, and ensure that the revised guidance reflects what they would expect from medical professionals caring for them.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025730-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNITY RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 12:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025730-2026
- 26 Jan 2026 at 10:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006514-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025730-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006514-2026
  26th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=630057
  Invitation to tender (including specification)
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=630058
  Security questionnaire
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=630059
  Research ethics code of conduct
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=630060
  Research report guidelines
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=630061
  Terms and conditions
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=630062
  Guide to submitting a tender to GMC

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmc-uk.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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