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title: "IS Professional Services - Testing Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0bbd500b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# IS Professional Services - Testing Services

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0bbd500b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking bids for "IS Professional Services - Testing Services" to provide comprehensive testing services for their enterprise systems, with a total contract value of £1,050,000. This procurement process falls under the IT services category and is being conducted through an open procedure. The tender period ended on 7 September 2015, and the contract was awarded on 22 October 2015, with the contract duration running from 4 January 2016 to 3 January 2018. The services are required across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including Scotland, London, and Northern Ireland.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software development and system testing. Companies that can demonstrate the capacity to manage the full testing lifecycle would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider participation, as the GMC has designated this opportunity as suitable for them, making it an inclusive bidding process that could foster new partnerships and innovations in the field.

## Notice

Testing Services for GMC Enterprise Systems through the full testing lifecycle.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60b11774-07b5-4e6a-83d7-ecec76b5c754 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2015 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2016 - 3 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,050,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M3 3AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLI London, TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | LIFE CYCLE TESTING SOLUTIONS; SKILL MERCHANTS; YES TESTING SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60b11774-07b5-4e6a-83d7-ecec76b5c754

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60b11774-07b5-4e6a-83d7-ecec76b5c754
  26th November 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV117611
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmc-uk.org

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