Tender

Scanning Support

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Tender

01 Apr 2025 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking scanning support services involving 4 Kodak Scanners and Kofax systems for their central workflow system. The procurement process is in the tender stage, and the contract aims to test and upgrade scanning systems in a pre-production environment before implementation. The tender was published on April 1, 2025, with an end date for submission on April 15, 2025. The contract is set to begin on June 1, 2025, and will end on May 31, 2028. The procurement falls within the 'services' industry category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This is an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) experienced in providing scanning and IT support services. Businesses specialising in Kodak and Kofax systems will have a competitive edge. The focus on a pre-production environment for testing provides an avenue for innovative solutions and reliable upgrades iteratively, ensuring minimal disruption to the production environment. Firms with capabilities in workflow system management, IT service delivery, and related fields stand to benefit from engaging in this contract, contributing to their business growth and industry presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scanning Support

Notice Description

GMC currently uses 4 Kodak Scanners alongside Kofax systems for delivering a central workflow system for scanning. A pre-production environment is used for testing changes or upgrades prior to release into our production environment. Both environments are currently running Kofax Capture v11.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-977d52ef-439e-4bea-9efd-b4b59d64f1ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5066448c-c6d8-4ad9-a6b0-8498ee867df8
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38520000 - Scanners

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 3-4 years
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
Chris Park
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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