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MPTS Video Conferencing (VC) Upgrade

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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26 Feb 2025 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has completed the procurement process for upgrading the video conferencing (VC) systems at the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) offices in Manchester. The project, titled "MPTS Video Conferencing (VC) Upgrade," falls under the industry category of video-conferencing equipment (CPV: 32232000). The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the tender was valued at £150,000. The contract period for this project runs from 31st October 2024 to 30th October 2025. This upgrade aims to enhance the current VC setup in the hearing rooms and meeting rooms within St James's Building (SJB) by transitioning to Microsoft Teams Rooms without interrupting ongoing hearings.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for technology firms specialising in video conferencing solutions and integration with platforms like Microsoft Teams. Given the project's specific requirements and the value of the contract, it is particularly well-suited for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with experience in similar implementations. Companies capable of providing high-quality, reliable VC equipment and integration services should find this project particularly appealing. The awarded supplier for this contract is Avoira Ltd, indicating that businesses with a strong track record in delivering comprehensive tech solutions may have a competitive edge for similar future tenders from the GMC.

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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
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b7dffb6-1d80-4f1e-b47c-ed9c9d013e77
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2024 - 30 Oct 2025 6-12 months
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
Christine Jack
Contact Email
gmctenders@gmc-uk.org
Contact Phone
+44 1619236340

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVOIRA

Further Information

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Notice URLs

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