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title: "PSA Style Audit of FTP Cases 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066720"
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buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
published: "2026-03-11"
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# PSA Style Audit of FTP Cases 2026

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066720

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC), based in Manchester, United Kingdom, has concluded the award phase for the contract titled "PSA Style Audit of FTP Cases 2026." This procurement falls under the legal services category, specifically focusing on auditing fitness to practise cases against Professional Standards Authority benchmarks. The tender was conducted through a limited procurement process, indicating limited competition due to it being below the threshold. The project duration is set from 9th March 2026 to 1st June 2026, with a total contract gross value of £36,000. The GMC initiated the tender, highlighting the performance and quality assessment of decision-making in passed enquiries as well as case investigations.

The completion of this project creates substantial opportunities for legal service providers, particularly those experienced with similar audits or barristers familiar with GMC operations. Businesses such as "Nine Chambers," a Manchester-based SME, have been awarded the contract, showcasing a strong market for specialised legal auditing services. This contract can serve as a growth platform for legal professionals adept in case analysis and regulatory standards, offering the possibility to forge strong partnerships with public sector bodies like the GMC, enhancing their portfolio through public procurement engagements.

## Notice

The purpose of the audit is to review the performance of the fitness to practise directorate of the GMC against the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) Fitness to Practise Standards of Good Regulation. Any barrister who has substantive experience of undertaking work on behalf of the GMC. We are happy for you to propose the number and names of the barristers who will undertake the work. There will be 70 files to review in total - Enquiries and Cases. Enquiries are complaints or referrals we have received. The audit is of the quality of the decision making at that stage of our process. The barrister will be asked to review the file and complete and return a pro-forma for each Enquiry they review. Cases are complaints or referrals we have opened for investigation. The audit is of the quality and timeliness of our investigation. The barrister will be asked to review the file and complete and return a pro-forma for each Case they review. We propose to allow 8 weeks for completion of the work from the date the induction is provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021716-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2026 - 1 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## 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 | NINE CHAMBERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 12:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021716-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021716-2026
  11th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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