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title: "Pre-Registration Primary Source Verification"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0691d1"
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buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
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# Pre-Registration Primary Source Verification

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0691d1

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) in the United Kingdom is currently seeking bids for a tender titled "Pre-Registration Primary Source Verification." This procurement process falls under the "Adult and other education services" category and is situated in the UK. The procurement is in the tender stage, with key dates including the tender period ending on 1st June 2026 and the enquiry period closing on 18th May 2026. The contract, worth approximately £12.5 million, utilises the open procurement method and targets the verification of international medical qualifications for doctors, physician associates, and anaesthesia associates registering in the UK. The process is covered by the GPA and involves services above the established threshold.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational verification services and administrative support. Particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the contract offers a scope for entities experienced in primary source verification and working with international qualification bodies. Participation in this process could enhance business growth by securing a long-term contract that includes a potential extension of up to three additional years. With a focus on quality, price, and social value, businesses proficient in data management and regulatory compliance are well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement.

## Notice

Background information The GMC is the regulatory body for doctors, physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) in the UK, and among other duties is responsible for managing the register of doctors, PAs and AAs in the UK. In order to practise in the UK, a doctor must be registered and hold a licence to practise. Doctors seeking registration are divided into two broad categories based upon their country of qualification: UK graduates and international medical graduates. Until 12 December 2026 PAs and AAs do not require registration to work in the UK, however until then they are encouraged to obtain registration. Most PAs and AAs seeking registration will have a UK qualification, but there are a few applicants who hold an international qualification. Applicants for registration must satisfy a number of criteria, one of which is that they must hold a registrable qualification. For the purpose of this specification, a registrable qualification is defined as a primary medical qualification or associate qualification which is currently accepted by the GMC for the purpose of applying for registration as a doctor, PA or AA. GMC requires the registrable qualification of all doctors, PAs and AAs to be verified with the applicant's awarding body before the applicant is granted registration. In the case of UK graduates, there is an established process whereby UK medical schools (for doctors) and UK course providers (for PAs and AAs) proactively share graduation data directly with the GMC; for international applicants, however, each applicant's registrable qualification is verified by the GMC at the point of application. The GMC invites tender bids for primary source verification (PSV) of the registrable qualifications of international doctors, PAs and AAs at the point of registration. Some international applicants will also require other qualifications to be verified depending on the route they are taking to registration.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for 1 year, plus 1 year, plus a further 1 year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041212-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,500,000 |
| Lots value | £12,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 15:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041212-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041212-2026
  5th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=639267
  Invitation to Tender (ITT) for Pre-Registration Primary Source Verification (GMC2335)
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=639268
  Appendix 1 - API System Requirements (GMC2335)
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=639269
  IS Security Questionnaire for Pre-Registration Primary Source Verification (GMC2335)
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=639270
  GMC Terms & Conditions
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=639271
  Guide to submitting a tender
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=639272
  Raising concerns policy

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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