--- title: "MPTS Video Conferencing (VC) Upgrade" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1a5a725d-a28f-4c2e-9255-79bd245460fa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1a5a725d-a28f-4c2e-9255-79bd245460fa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1a5a725d-a28f-4c2e-9255-79bd245460fa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1a5a725d-a28f-4c2e-9255-79bd245460fa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)" published: "2024-08-30" --- # MPTS Video Conferencing (VC) Upgrade Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a5a725d-a28f-4c2e-9255-79bd245460fa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1a5a725d-a28f-4c2e-9255-79bd245460fa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1a5a725d-a28f-4c2e-9255-79bd245460fa.json) ## Summary The General Medical Council (GMC) is inviting tenders for the upgrade of video conferencing equipment at the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) located in St James's Building, Manchester. This project, titled "MPTS Video Conferencing (VC) Upgrade," falls under the "Video-conferencing equipment" classification (CPV 32232000) and is part of the open procurement method. The key objective is to transition the current Poly VC room systems to Microsoft Teams Rooms without interrupting ongoing Tribunal Hearings. The tender process is currently active, with the deadline for submissions being 18 September 2024, and the contract work is expected to start on 7 October 2024, concluding by the end of December 2024. This tender offers an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in video conferencing solutions and IT infrastructure upgrades, particularly those familiar with Microsoft Teams integration. Companies operating in the North West region of the United Kingdom, especially SMEs, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the specific requirements to transition and potentially replace existing VC systems, firms with experience in seamless technology upgrades under stringent timelines will find this procurement particularly advantageous. The GMC, based in Manchester, presents a substantial client for businesses looking to enhance their portfolio in the public sector. ## Notice Background information The Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) delivers Tribunal Hearings for Doctors out of St James's Building (SJB) in Manchester. These Hearings are hosted by MPTS staff in one of nine (9) Hearings rooms at SJB with participants joining virtually or being present in the room for the Tribunal. These are multi day events held in one of nine (9) Hearing rooms of roughly identical size. MPTS is looking to upgrade its current video conferencing experience within these rooms, which is currently provided by Poly VC room systems, complimented by the Poly Clarity solution to provide integration with Microsoft Teams. We also have eight (8) Meeting rooms with details of locations and sizes of these rooms can be seen in the floorplans (see Annexes B and C). Key objectives - To successfully transition our SJB office space (hearing rooms and meeting rooms) to Microsoft Teams Rooms - To replace VC kit where required - Ensure current hearings are uninterrupted by this work - To complete the works by the end of 2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82e3a8f4-c7a1-4c1e-a669-b78d2ec64599 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Oct 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32232000 - Video-conferencing equipment ## Release History - 30 Aug 2024 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82e3a8f4-c7a1-4c1e-a669-b78d2ec64599 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82e3a8f4-c7a1-4c1e-a669-b78d2ec64599 30th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG168636 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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