Planning

Video Conference Solution

GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL

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Planning

01 Dec 2021 at 11:41

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Dental Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement titled "Video Conference Solution", focused on obtaining a video conferencing solution for its offices located in Birmingham and London. The initiative falls under the industry category of television and audio-visual equipment (CPV code: 32320000). A key date in this process is the engagement end date, set for 10 December 2021, by which interested parties are encouraged to express their interest and provide feedback on the draft specifications. For further engagement, contact should be made with Roger Dunthorne via the provided contact details.

This procurement initiative offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in audio-visual equipment and service provision, particularly those specialising in video conferencing software packages and installation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, given the emphasis on encouraging their participation. Companies that can demonstrate capability in sound insulation work, repair and maintenance of audio-visual equipment, and related services may find this opportunity particularly relevant as the council seeks to enhance its remote communication infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Video Conference Solution

Notice Description

The General Dental Council is planning to initiate a procurement for a video conferencing solution. If you are interested in discussing the attached draft specification and expressing an interest in this proposed scheme please contact me via the content details provided in this notice by or on Friday 10 December 2021. Please also copy my colleague Steven Green (sgreen@gdc-uk.org) into any email sent. This will then allow communication to take place over the following weeks after this date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7bf2298-b4a0-4633-a1ff-310e23601797
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e50c7ca8-9e05-4891-9134-deb9af203284
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment

45323000 - Sound insulation work

48515000 - Video conferencing software package

50340000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment

51314000 - Installation services of video equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Dec 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1G 8DQ
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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