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IS Commodity Items

General Medical Council (GMC)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Dec 2025 at 09:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

05 Dec 2025 at 10:11

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

02 Sep 2025 at 13:50

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC), a public authority operating under sub-central government, conducted a procurement process for "IS Commodity Items," aiming to select a preferred partner to supply a range of office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies across the United Kingdom. The tender process followed an open procedure and is now at the award stage, with Vohkus being awarded the contract. The procurement process began in September 2025, with significant dates including a tender period end on 2nd October 2025 and contract commencement on 18th December 2025. The contract, valued at a gross amount of £2,500,000, spans until November 2028 with provisions for renewal based on performance.

This procurement presents promising opportunities for businesses in the technology and supply sectors, particularly those specialising in office and computing equipment. The significant contract value and extended delivery period enable substantial business growth for the successful supplier. Companies equipped to offer competitive pricing, efficient delivery processes, and robust account management practices are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Although the tender attracted at least two bids, the focus on fulfilment of commodity items with high-quality service delivery standards means businesses with a strong track record in meeting service level agreements and adhering to terms and conditions could benefit significantly.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IS Commodity Items

Notice Description

GMC are looking for a preferred partner to fulfil the majority of IS Commodity Items requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059233
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082279-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,083,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,083,333 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,083,333 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,083,333 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 202511 months ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2025 - 19 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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

VOHKUS LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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