--- title: "Events and Conference support" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067037" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067037" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067037.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067037.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)" published: "2026-06-24" --- # Events and Conference support Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067037 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067037) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067037.json) ## Summary The General Medical Council (GMC), a public authority in Manchester, initiated an open procurement procedure for "Events and Conference support," focusing on the efficient and sustainable delivery of GMC-led and external events. With a procurement method described as Open procedure, the process aimed to secure high-quality services from 2026 to 2029, with an optional extension depending on performance. The procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically targeting the organisation of exhibitions, fairs, and congresses. The awarded contract, valued at £250,000 GBP gross, with a net amount of £208,333 GBP, started on 1st July 2026 and is set to end on 30th June 2029, with a potential renewal extending to 2030. This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality event management services that align with GMC's sustainability goals. The nature of the contract, which encompasses design, planning, project management, and logistics for events primarily in central London, makes it a highly lucrative opportunity for SMEs in related sectors, such as event planning, exhibition equipment provision, and logistical support. As the awarded supplier, One Two Agency, an SME based in Leyland, demonstrates the viability for similar-sized businesses to secure significant government contracts and expand their portfolio within the public sector. ## Notice The purpose of this procurement is to: Ensure consistent, high quality delivery of GMC-led and external events Improve efficiency and reduce administrative burden through a single, reliable supplier Support our ambition to become a net zero organisation Ensure value for money through reuse, adaptation and sustainable production Ensure suppliers have a clear understanding of the requirements so they can accurately cost and deliver the required services. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Option to extend for operational flexibility and depending on supplier performance ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059252-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 May 2026 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | £200,000 | | Awards value | £200,000 | | Contracts value | £208,333 | ## 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 | ONE TWO AGENCY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 39154000 - Exhibition equipment - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services - 79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services ## Release History - 24 Jun 2026 at 09:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059252-2026 - 18 May 2026 at 08:19 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045216-2026 - 16 Apr 2026 at 11:56 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034669-2026 - 20 Mar 2026 at 12:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025713-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059252-2026 24th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045216-2026 18th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034669-2026 16th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025713-2026 20th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=635124 Terms and conditions - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=635125 Guide to submitting a tender to GMC - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=635126 Raising concerns policy - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=635127 Invitation to tender - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637630 GMC events - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637631 Conference and lecture photos ## Notice URLs - http://www.gmc-uk.org - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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