--- title: "MPTS Video Conferencing (VC) Upgrade" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2961ceab-6ea5-42e4-a5dc-6b013abdebbe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2961ceab-6ea5-42e4-a5dc-6b013abdebbe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2961ceab-6ea5-42e4-a5dc-6b013abdebbe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2961ceab-6ea5-42e4-a5dc-6b013abdebbe.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)" published: "2025-02-26" --- # MPTS Video Conferencing (VC) Upgrade Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2961ceab-6ea5-42e4-a5dc-6b013abdebbe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2961ceab-6ea5-42e4-a5dc-6b013abdebbe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2961ceab-6ea5-42e4-a5dc-6b013abdebbe.json) ## Summary The General Medical Council (GMC) has completed the procurement process for upgrading the video conferencing (VC) systems at the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) offices in Manchester. The project, titled "MPTS Video Conferencing (VC) Upgrade," falls under the industry category of video-conferencing equipment (CPV: 32232000). The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the tender was valued at £150,000. The contract period for this project runs from 31st October 2024 to 30th October 2025. This upgrade aims to enhance the current VC setup in the hearing rooms and meeting rooms within St James's Building (SJB) by transitioning to Microsoft Teams Rooms without interrupting ongoing hearings. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for technology firms specialising in video conferencing solutions and integration with platforms like Microsoft Teams. Given the project's specific requirements and the value of the contract, it is particularly well-suited for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with experience in similar implementations. Companies capable of providing high-quality, reliable VC equipment and integration services should find this project particularly appealing. The awarded supplier for this contract is Avoira Ltd, indicating that businesses with a strong track record in delivering comprehensive tech solutions may have a competitive edge for similar future tenders from the GMC. ## 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/3b7dffb6-1d80-4f1e-b47c-ed9c9d013e77 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Oct 2024 | | Contract period | 31 Oct 2024 - 30 Oct 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £150,000 | | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AVOIRA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32232000 - Video-conferencing equipment ## Release History - 26 Feb 2025 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b7dffb6-1d80-4f1e-b47c-ed9c9d013e77 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b7dffb6-1d80-4f1e-b47c-ed9c9d013e77 26th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB169471 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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