Scope
Reference
GMC2100
Description
Section 41A of the Medical Act 1983 (as amended) provides the power for an Interim Order Tribunal (IOT) of the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) to impose an interim order of suspension or conditions on a doctor's registration where such an order is necessary for the protection of members of the public or is otherwise in the public interest, or is in the interests of the practitioner.
Similarly, Article 11 of the Anaesthesia Associates and Physician Associates Order 2024 provides the power for an Interim Measures Tribunal (IMT) of the MPTS to impose an interim order of suspension or conditions on an anaesthesia associate's or physician associate's registration where such an order is necessary for the protection of members of the public or is otherwise in the public interest, or is in the interests of the associate.
Under both an IOT and IMT an interim order/measure, for an initial period of up to 18 months, may be imposed. At the end of the initial period, the interim order/measure may be extended by the High Court, on application by the GMC. Any extension is for a maximum of 12 months, although there is no limit on the number of extensions that may be sought.
The legislation requires that once an interim order/measure has been imposed, it is reviewed at regular intervals (normally every 6 months), both before and after any extension authorised by the High Court.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,000,000 excluding VAT
- £1,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028
- Possible extension to 30 April 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
One period of 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79100000 - Legal services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
14 January 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
26 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
17 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality weighting 65% |
Quality |
| Commercial | Commercial 25% |
Price |
| Social Value | Social Value 10$ |
Quality |
Weighting description
Quality 65%
Commercial 25%
Social Value 10%
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Already have knowledge of the market.
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=626749
Invitation to Tender (ITT) for Interim Orders Tribunal and Interim Measures Tribunal (Advocacy Services) - GMC2100
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=626757
GMC Terms & Conditions for Services
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=626759
IS Security Questionnaire
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=626761
Guide to submitting a tender for GMC
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=626762
Raising concerns policy
Contracting authority
General Medical Council (GMC)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXLD-1125-PGBY
3 Hardman Street
Manchester
M3 3AW
United Kingdom
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government