Tender

Clinical Assessment Centre Exam Invigilation System

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Tender

03 Dec 2018 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is currently conducting an open tender for the procurement of a Clinical Assessment Centre Exam Invigilation System, valued at £300,000. This tender is part of an expansion programme for a new assessment suite in the North West of England, set to be operational in mid-2019. The deadline for submitting tenders is 14th January 2019, and the contract is expected to commence on 12th March 2019, lasting until 11th March 2022. The procurement process is designated as an open procedure and falls under the category of services, specifically focusing on audio-visual equipment.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs, especially those specialising in audio-visual technology and installation services. Companies that can provide high-quality camera systems and have experience in complex installation projects would be well-suited to compete. With the necessity for a sophisticated invigilation system to enhance exam integrity within the new assessment centre, businesses in the relevant sectors should consider submitting their proposals to engage with this public procurement initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clinical Assessment Centre Exam Invigilation System

Notice Description

The Clinical Assessment Centre (CAC) expansion programme will deliver a new 40 station assessment suite in mid-2019. As part of this programme we need to procure a new camera system to allow invigilation and quality assurance of the Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB) exam as well as the Tests of Competence that will take place at the new CAC. This system is a vital part of this programme of work and must be fitted and commissioned for the opening of the centre.The assessment centre consists of 40 rooms split into two circuits, these rooms are all 2.5 -3 metres wide and 3.5 - 4 metres in length.Viewing of the rooms will be done from an Invigilation room that is roughly three metres wide and 4 metres long. We would expect to accommodate six viewing stations in this space with a max of two people using each viewing station.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b817c25b-f687-457d-89be-d7aa971e6de3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d29973a7-4a26-42ab-83a6-dc13e4bf82e0
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Mar 2019 - 11 Mar 2022 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
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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)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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