Scope
Reference
GDC-2025-013
Description
The General Dental Council (GDC) is going out to tender, to appoint a supplier to provide Recruitment Advertising Services. The GDC conducts most of its recruitment through its in-house recruitment team. To support this we require a reliable recruitment advertising partner who offers pre-paid advertising services where the sole function is to post our job adverts on relevant recruitment advertising job boards. The successful supplier will support the GDC in advertising a range of roles across generalist and specialist platforms, ensuring we reach a broad and diverse talent pool. The appointed supplier will provide a cost-effective, responsive, and flexible service that aligns with our values and supports our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Advertising-services./ZU97MXZ8WY
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Total value (estimated)
- £160,000 excluding VAT
- £200,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 1 January 2028
- Possible extension to 1 January 2030
- 4 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
The initial Contract duration will be two (2) years from Contract Commencement Date. The GDC may extend the Contract duration by a further 2 years at increments agreed by the parties, up to the maximum Contract Term of 4 years, typically in 12 months increments.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79341000 - Advertising services
- 79341200 - Advertising management services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
30 October 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
18 November 2025, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Approach to the delivery of the statement of requirement | Quality | 50% |
| Pricing | Price | 40% |
| Applicable Terms and Conditions | Quality | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
General Dental Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNVG-6917-QHLP
37 Wimpole St
London
W1G 8DQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government