---
title: "GMC2558 Freedom to speak up guardian service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06de64"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
published: "2026-08-06"
---

# GMC2558 Freedom to speak up guardian service

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06de64

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC), a public authority in the UK, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "GMC2558 Freedom to speak up guardian service." This tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting miscellaneous business-related services. The contract, valued at £400,000 with a gross amount of £480,000, spans a period from 23rd October 2026 to 22nd October 2028, with a potential extension up to 2030. The procurement process began with a market engagement held on 31st July 2026, and a further notice is expected by 14th August 2026. The service is intended to be delivered across the United Kingdom, and it is suitable for small businesses and voluntary community and social enterprises.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for enterprises offering business-related services, particularly those with expertise in advocacy or speaking up services within a regulated environment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-positioned to compete, given the specific focus on engaging these types of organisations. By securing this contract, businesses can establish or enhance their reputation as trusted partners in the provision of sensitive and crucial advocacy services, potentially leading to further opportunities within the public sector. The GMC's emphasis on appointing a guardian for this service underscores the valued societal impact and responsibility carried by the successful bidder.

## Notice

The GMC are looking to appoint a freedom to speak up guardian.

### Planning Information

reviewed the market for possible services provisions to help inform our specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074976-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2026 - 22 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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

- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2026 at 15:52 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074976-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074976-2026
  6th August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement 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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