Scope
Reference
GPhC-PA001
Description
GPhC is seeking to procure 'Salary benchmarking and Reward Advisory Services' for its employees, Governing Council , and Committee (Internal and External) members.
The purpose and objectives is to:
• Attract, motivate, and retain high-calibre staff and workers, Council (Board), and Committee Members.
• Ensure pay equity and transparency across all roles and governance positions.
• Maintain competitiveness within relevant labour markets and regulatory peer organisations.
• Support strategic workforce planning and future capability needs.
• Enable robust and evidence-based decisions regarding remuneration and fees for GPhC's employees, Governing Council (Board), Committee Members.
This notice is issued to inform the market of an upcoming procurement opportunity, to gauge the level of market interest, and to invite constructive feedback on our prior launching the formal procurement process. We anticipate publishing the tender notice on the Find a Tender Service (FTS) via Delta eSourcing platform in October 2025.
The scope of services will include the following:
1. Annual benchmarking all roles within GPhC, including: (see appendix)
• Specialisms roles and grades
• Governing Council Board Members
• Committee members (Internal and External)
2. Services and deliverables
• Benchmarking data and analysis on market insight and foresight
• Total reward benchmarking
- Benchmarking of salaries, fees and total reward for all employees roles, council and committee member positions.
• Remuneration framework and pay modelling
• Continuous improvement and advisory support
3. Methodology and approach
• To undertake all appropriate surveys, enquires and investigations; thus enabling the supply of comprehensive data set(s).
• Auditing and risk assessment
• Recommendations
GPhC are kindly invite all interested suppliers to complete and submit the attached response form to Anna Kitoki procurement@pharmacyregulation.org by 16.00 on 08 September 2025.
Total value (estimated)
- £70,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 January 2026 to 1 January 2028
- Possible extension to 1 January 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
4 years (2 years +1 year extension + 1 year extension)
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79330000 - Statistical services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79420000 - Management-related services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
3 October 2025
Enquiry deadline
10 October 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
24 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
General Pharmaceutical Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRY-5513-YMDN
Level 14, One Cabot Square, Canary Wharf
London
E14 4QJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government