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title: "IS Commodity Items"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
published: "2021-01-19"
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# IS Commodity Items

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e19502d9-a689-45f6-a9b7-72f7878bc05d

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) has successfully completed the procurement process for IS Hardware Commodity items, with a contract valued at £2,500,000. This open tender procedure was initiated to appoint a provider for all IS hardware commodity requirements across various regions in the United Kingdom including Scotland, North West, Wales, Northern Ireland, and London. The contract period is set to run from November 16, 2020, to November 15, 2023, while the tender period concluded on October 1, 2020.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses that specialise in hardware supply and distribution within the healthcare sector. Companies with experience in providing IT infrastructure and support services will find this contract appealing. Given the scale of the requirement, larger firms equipped to manage substantial contracts will be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful supplier, Vohkus Limited, has already secured the contract, yet future opportunities may arise as additional needs are identified throughout the contract period.

## Notice

The GMC are looking to appoint a provider to fulfil all IS Hardware Commodity requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef172397-727f-4557-b7e7-5c1c757fe972 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2020 - 15 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,500,000 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | VOHKUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2021 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef172397-727f-4557-b7e7-5c1c757fe972

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef172397-727f-4557-b7e7-5c1c757fe972
  19th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN161223
  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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