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title: "Facilitation of external witness participation at MPTS hearings"
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# Facilitation of external witness participation at MPTS hearings

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54eeace9-e2ad-4c77-8355-f1c644f76251

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the General Medical Council (GMC) seeking bids for the facilitation of external witness participation at MPTS hearings under an open tender method. This contract is categorised under the 'services' industry, specifically related to video-conferencing equipment and teleconferencing services. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 1st January 2018 and the contract period running from 1st July 2018 to 30th June 2020. The GMC, headquartered in Manchester and responsible for safeguarding public health and enhancing medical practices, has set a contract value of £100,000 for this engagement, with delivery addresses located in both the North West and London regions of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in video conferencing and teleconferencing services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can provide innovative solutions in external witness facilitation and ensure robust virtual communications during hearings would be especially well-suited to compete. Engaging with the GMC can enhance market presence and contribute to the growth of providers looking to expand their offerings in the public sector.

## Notice

The General Medical Council (GMC) is an independent organisation. Our purpose is to protect patients and improve medical education and practice across the UK. When a serious concern is raised about a doctor's behaviour, health or performance, we investigate to see if the doctor is putting the safety of patients, or the public's confidence in doctors, at risk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7276e1f2-e61a-47d0-98a9-d9462b54eb86 |
| 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 | 30 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EYENETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 32232000 - Video-conferencing equipment
- 64224000 - Teleconferencing services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2018 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7276e1f2-e61a-47d0-98a9-d9462b54eb86

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7276e1f2-e61a-47d0-98a9-d9462b54eb86
  30th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT155772
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## Notice URLs

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

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