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Merchandise Delivery Partner

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL

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20 Feb 2018 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking a partner under an open tender process for the provision of branded merchandise, with a contract value of £125,000. This procurement is classified under advertising and marketing services and aims to support various external engagement initiatives across teams, including Marketing Communications and HR. The tender period ended on 6th June 2017, with the contract commencement date set for 3rd July 2017, and contract services expected to run until 2nd July 2020. The GMC is located in Manchester, England, and serves a wide geographical area across the United Kingdom and beyond.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in promotional products and marketing services. Companies that can offer high-quality and cost-effective branded merchandise are particularly well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in supporting events, exhibitions, and training sessions. With potential for growth in internal and external branding needs, this contract can benefit SMEs looking to expand their portfolios within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Merchandise Delivery Partner

Notice Description

We are looking for a partner to provide high quality, cost effective branded merchandise to several teams across the GMC and MPTS. We use merchandise to support a variety of external engagement initiatives such as events, exhibitions and training sessions, as well as internal requirements for staff initiatives such as career development week and learning and development week. Internal requirements are infrequent and the majority of merchandise will be for external use. Merchandise is ordered and used by a number of teams within the organisation including, but not limited to, Marketing Communications, Facilities, HR and the Regional Liaison Service. This contract is managed centrally by the Marketing Communications Team.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d737feb3-d0ea-4595-a66a-e5ccdc27aad7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a1897e5-05f7-4d04-ba30-27d8529040ea
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20178 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2017 - 2 Jul 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lawrence Paddon
Contact Email
procurement@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), TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLWAG PROMOTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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