Award

Office Furniture

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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26 Jul 2021 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) in Manchester is currently engaged in the tender process for an "Office Furniture" contract, as part of their procurement of goods within the office furniture industry category. This contract, worth £1.2 million, has been adjusted to accommodate a 50% increase in value due to the impacts of COVID-19, which necessitated additional furniture for homeworkers and the establishment of a new Clinical Assessment Centre. The contract period spans 1080 days, reflecting a significant commitment to enhancing workspace provisions across the UK.

This opportunity is ideal for suppliers in the office furniture sector, particularly those capable of meeting increased demand in a post-pandemic landscape. Businesses that can provide innovative and flexible furniture solutions are well-suited to compete, while larger or established firms may find it advantageous due to the scale of the contract. With active engagement from the GMC, potential suppliers should consider how their offerings can align with the needs of this prestigious buyer and their commitment to adapting to new working environments.

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Notice Title

Office Furniture

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Due to COVID-19 and a marked increase in furniture requirements for homeworkers coupled with the need to open a third Clinical Assessment Centre, we are adding 50% to the value of this contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02cc42
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017620-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39130000 - Office furniture

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
chris.park@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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENKETHS

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