Tender

MPTS Video Conferencing (VC) Upgrade

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Tender

30 Aug 2024 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is inviting tenders for the upgrade of video conferencing equipment at the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) located in St James's Building, Manchester. This project, titled "MPTS Video Conferencing (VC) Upgrade," falls under the "Video-conferencing equipment" classification (CPV 32232000) and is part of the open procurement method. The key objective is to transition the current Poly VC room systems to Microsoft Teams Rooms without interrupting ongoing Tribunal Hearings. The tender process is currently active, with the deadline for submissions being 18 September 2024, and the contract work is expected to start on 7 October 2024, concluding by the end of December 2024.

This tender offers an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in video conferencing solutions and IT infrastructure upgrades, particularly those familiar with Microsoft Teams integration. Companies operating in the North West region of the United Kingdom, especially SMEs, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the specific requirements to transition and potentially replace existing VC systems, firms with experience in seamless technology upgrades under stringent timelines will find this procurement particularly advantageous. The GMC, based in Manchester, presents a substantial client for businesses looking to enhance their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MPTS Video Conferencing (VC) Upgrade

Notice Description

Background information The Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) delivers Tribunal Hearings for Doctors out of St James's Building (SJB) in Manchester. These Hearings are hosted by MPTS staff in one of nine (9) Hearings rooms at SJB with participants joining virtually or being present in the room for the Tribunal. These are multi day events held in one of nine (9) Hearing rooms of roughly identical size. MPTS is looking to upgrade its current video conferencing experience within these rooms, which is currently provided by Poly VC room systems, complimented by the Poly Clarity solution to provide integration with Microsoft Teams. We also have eight (8) Meeting rooms with details of locations and sizes of these rooms can be seen in the floorplans (see Annexes B and C). Key objectives - To successfully transition our SJB office space (hearing rooms and meeting rooms) to Microsoft Teams Rooms - To replace VC kit where required - Ensure current hearings are uninterrupted by this work - To complete the works by the end of 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a5a725d-a28f-4c2e-9255-79bd245460fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82e3a8f4-c7a1-4c1e-a669-b78d2ec64599
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32232000 - Video-conferencing equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Oct 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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