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Server 2016 License Requirements

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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01 Oct 2019 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has completed a tender titled "Server 2016 License Requirements," under the software package and information systems category. The procurement process, conducted as an open procedure, was aimed at upgrading Windows server licences across the GMC’s various physical and virtual servers. The tender period ended on 29 May 2019, with the contract commencing on 12 July 2019 and concluding on 11 July 2020. The total value of the awarded contract is approximately £124,342.61, covering several regions within the United Kingdom, including Scotland, North West, South East, Wales, and London.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software licensing, particularly those capable of offering perpetual licensing agreements without software assurance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find themselves well-positioned to participate in this bidding process, as the GMC has acknowledged suitability for SMEs. Companies with expertise in IT services and software provision are encouraged to engage with similar tenders to enhance their business growth and expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Server 2016 License Requirements

Notice Description

The GMC are upgrading to Windows Server 2016 in the coming months and because of this we need to upgrade our Windows server licences across the estate. We currently have a mixture of Physical and virtual servers that we need to licence. We would like to purchase the licenses on a perpetual agreement with no Software Assurance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30ecf257-18c2-45a9-a605-437836897aca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f90a1451-d482-42a1-9385-b6fde926b6f0
Current Stage
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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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£124,342 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£124,342 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jul 2019 - 11 Jul 2020 1-2 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, TLJ South East (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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