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Transcription Services

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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05 Mar 2021 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has initiated a public procurement process for Transcription Services, classified under the industry category of Typing services (CPV code: 79551000). The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 8 January 2021. The contract is set to commence on 1 March 2021 and will run until 29 February 2024. This contracting opportunity is based in multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including Scotland, the North West, Wales, Northern Ireland, and London, with a total contract value of £1,200,000.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies experienced in transcription or related typing services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Firms capable of delivering accurate and timely electronic transcripts, particularly those familiar with virtual communication tools, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. As the GMC seeks reliable partners to ensure the integrity of their medical tribunal records, businesses specialising in audio-visual transcription stand to benefit from this engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transcription Services

Notice Description

The MPTS/GMC is required to maintain a complete and accurate record of medical practitioner tribunal and other hearings by electronic means or otherwise. All hearings are either digitally recorded or recorded via Skype for Business (or similar virtual hearing mechanism) and we have a requirement in certain cases for the transcript of recordings to be provided to one or more parties as an electronic transcript.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e8eeac1-92ee-4889-9337-78d121b8f139
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79551000 - Typing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 29 Feb 2024 3-4 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, 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

T A REED (WILTSHIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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