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title: "Server 2016 License Requirements"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7ca365d4-5227-48f5-a641-ecf407ceb001"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
published: "2019-05-15"
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# Server 2016 License Requirements

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ca365d4-5227-48f5-a641-ecf407ceb001

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking suppliers for the procurement titled "Server 2016 License Requirements" in the software industry, specifically focusing on software packages and information systems. This procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with the tender period concluding on 29th May 2019. The successful contractor will provide perpetual Windows Server 2016 licences for physical and virtual servers across various locations in the United Kingdom, including Scotland, the North West, the South East, Wales, and London. The contract is scheduled to commence on 21st June 2019 and will run until 20th June 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software provision, particularly those capable of delivering Windows server licences. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method is open and designed to foster competition. Successful bidders will enhance their portfolios and potentially secure ongoing relationships with the GMC, contributing to business growth in the software and services market.

## Notice

The GMC are upgrading to Windows Server 2016 in the coming months and because of this we need to upgrade our Windows server licences across the estate. We currently have a mixture of Physical and virtual servers that we need to licence. We would like to purchase the licenses on a perpetual agreement with no Software Assurance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/367494be-a0d7-46c9-981e-0e659511aa75 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 15 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Jun 2019 - 20 Jun 2020 |
| 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), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 15 May 2019 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/367494be-a0d7-46c9-981e-0e659511aa75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/367494be-a0d7-46c9-981e-0e659511aa75
  15th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY157203
  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

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