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SNOW Software Asset Management Service

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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01 Apr 2020 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has conducted a successful public procurement process for the "SNOW Software Asset Management Service" within the miscellaneous software package and computer systems category. This open procurement process, completed on 1 April 2020, involved an award valued at £160,000 and had a contract period starting from 1 December 2019 and running until 30 November 2021. The service is expected to support the GMC's compliance with software licence management across various delivery methods, including cloud-based solutions. The procurement encompassed multiple locations across the United Kingdom, including Scotland, North West, South East, Wales, Northern Ireland, and London.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in software asset management services, particularly those experienced in managing compliance issues related to diverse software environments, including on-premises and SaaS solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with expertise in providing hosted services that can help organisations mitigate risks around software licensing. Companies with innovative solutions in the evolving landscape of technology and software delivery are well-suited to compete in this market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SNOW Software Asset Management Service

Notice Description

The strategic context of this initiative is to ensure that the GMC maintains a robust compliance position with regards to software licence management, regardless of vendor, or software delivery method, i.e. on premise, cloud services and SaaS (software as a service) subscription-based services. The GMC's evolving technology landscape is becoming more diverse and hybridised with growing consumption of cloud and SaaS subscription software and services, and the Senior Management team have authorised the procurement and implementation of a hosted SAM (Software Asset Management) service in order to reduce and mitigate any licence related risks to the organisation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59a87762-fac7-4906-bfc9-770764c4b70f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/944278f1-d509-4bc0-a7bd-2d3b5b08e5e0
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2019 - 30 Nov 2021 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, TLJ South East (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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