Tender

Server 2016 License Requirements

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Tender

15 May 2019 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking suppliers for the procurement titled "Server 2016 License Requirements" in the software industry, specifically focusing on software packages and information systems. This procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with the tender period concluding on 29th May 2019. The successful contractor will provide perpetual Windows Server 2016 licences for physical and virtual servers across various locations in the United Kingdom, including Scotland, the North West, the South East, Wales, and London. The contract is scheduled to commence on 21st June 2019 and will run until 20th June 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software provision, particularly those capable of delivering Windows server licences. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method is open and designed to foster competition. Successful bidders will enhance their portfolios and potentially secure ongoing relationships with the GMC, contributing to business growth in the software and services market.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7ca365d4-5227-48f5-a641-ecf407ceb001
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/367494be-a0d7-46c9-981e-0e659511aa75
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jun 2019 - 20 Jun 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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