GMC2558 Freedom to speak up guardian services

The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking to appoint a provider to deliver an independent and impartial Freedom to Speak Up Guardian provision across the organisation.

The contract has an estimated value of £400,000 excluding VAT and will initially run for two years, with the option for two further 12-month extensions. If both extensions are exercised, the arrangement could continue until October 2030.

The requirement is classified under business and management consultancy and related services and covers the United Kingdom.

The GMC has identified the opportunity as particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

Service Requirements

The appointed provider will be responsible for delivering an independent and impartial Freedom to Speak Up Guardian provision for the GMC.

Further service requirements and specifications are contained within the Invitation to Tender and associated procurement documents.

Contract Information

Buyer: General Medical Council (GMC)

Deadline: 11 September 2026, 12:00pm

Contract Value: £400,000 excluding VAT (£480,000 including VAT)

Delivery Length: 23 October 2026 to 22 October 2028, with the option for two further 12-month extensions to 22 October 2030

Tender Link: Click here

Reference: GMC2558

The deadline for supplier enquiries is 26 August 2026 at 12:00pm, with the GMC currently estimating that an award decision will be made on 7 October 2026.

Tenders must be submitted electronically through MyTenders and submissions must be made in English.

Evaluation Criteria

Tenders will be evaluated using the following weightings:

• Quality – 70%
• Commercial – 20%
• Social Value – 10%

Further details on the assessment methodology are provided within the Invitation to Tender.

Procurement Information

The contract is being procured through an open procedure and is subject to the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

The GMC has confirmed that a conflicts assessment has been prepared or revised.

Tender documentation includes the pricing schedule, Raising Concerns Policy, Freedom to Speak Up Report 2025, Grievance Policy and Procedure, information security questionnaire, Invitation to Tender, terms and conditions, and a guide to submitting a tender.

The opportunity provides organisations with relevant experience the chance to deliver an independent Freedom to Speak Up Guardian provision for the GMC under a contract that could run for up to four years.

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