---
title: "GMC2380 Executive and Council Permanent and Interim Recruitment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b5af"
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buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
published: "2026-06-18"
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# GMC2380 Executive and Council Permanent and Interim Recruitment

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b5af

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC), located in Manchester, UK, is actively inviting tenders for the "GMC2380 Executive and Council Permanent and Interim Recruitment" project. This procurement process, valued at approximately £708,333.33 to £850,000, seeks a supplier to provide executive search and senior recruitment services. The contract will cover recruitment at senior levels on a call-off basis, ensuring efficient response to vacancy needs. The procurement is in the tender stage, with an open method and competitive flexible procedure. Interested parties should note the tender period ends on 1st July 2026, and the award period concludes on 15th September 2026. The contract will commence on 5th October 2026 and potentially last until October 2030, with an option for a one-year extension.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those experienced in executive and senior-level appointments. The procedure, which includes a multi-stage evaluation with both pass/fail and scored capability criteria, provides small to medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with a competitive terrain to excel. Businesses that demonstrate capabilities in information security management, sector experience, geographic coverage, and volume handling, alongside a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, will be well-positioned to succeed in this tender. This contract offers a robust platform for business growth within the public sector, facilitating ongoing collaboration with a major UK health-focused organisation.

## Notice

The GMC wishes to appoint a supplier to provide executive search and senior recruitment services on a call-off basis. The supplier will support permanent and interim recruitment at senior levels, enabling the GMC to respond efficiently and effectively when vacancies arise.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: option to extend by one (1) period of twelve (12) months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057751-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £708,333 |
| Lots value | £708,333 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 15:42 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057751-2026
- 16 Jun 2026 at 10:11 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056524-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057751-2026
  18th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056524-2026
  16th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=644752
  Guide to submitting a tender
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=644753
  Raising concerns policy
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=645123
  GMC2380 Executive and Council Permanent and Interim Recruitment - Stage 1 - updated

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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