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IS Professional Services - Testing Services

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking bids for "IS Professional Services - Testing Services" to provide comprehensive testing services for their enterprise systems, with a total contract value of £1,050,000. This procurement process falls under the IT services category and is being conducted through an open procedure. The tender period ended on 7 September 2015, and the contract was awarded on 22 October 2015, with the contract duration running from 4 January 2016 to 3 January 2018. The services are required across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including Scotland, London, and Northern Ireland.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software development and system testing. Companies that can demonstrate the capacity to manage the full testing lifecycle would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider participation, as the GMC has designated this opportunity as suitable for them, making it an inclusive bidding process that could foster new partnerships and innovations in the field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IS Professional Services - Testing Services

Notice Description

Testing Services for GMC Enterprise Systems through the full testing lifecycle.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0bbd500b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60b11774-07b5-4e6a-83d7-ecec76b5c754
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,050,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 201510 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2016 - 3 Jan 2018 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M3 3AW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLI London, TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

LIFE CYCLE TESTING SOLUTIONS

SKILL MERCHANTS

YES TESTING SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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