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title: "Facilitation of external witness participation at MPTS hearings"
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buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
published: "2018-04-09"
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# Facilitation of external witness participation at MPTS hearings

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e74b54b0-0817-4f34-bd01-1e4c72fd2637

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) is conducting a public procurement tender titled "Facilitation of external witness participation at MPTS hearings," aiming to secure services related to video-conferencing equipment and teleconferencing services. This tender is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 30 April 2018. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 July 2018 and conclude on 30 June 2021. The GMC, located at 3 Hardman Street, Manchester, offers this opportunity primarily within the services industry, targeting regions in the North West and London, and is using an open procurement method, specifically an open procedure below threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audio-visual and teleconferencing solutions, notably small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise. Competitors can leverage their capabilities to facilitate effective participation in medical hearings, thereby enhancing their visibility and potential market share within the healthcare sector. Businesses best suited for this opportunity should have experience in providing advanced communication services that ensure compliance and reliability in sensitive environments.

## 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/5a6f62e0-6113-422f-8b96-bf06b3e24c5c |
| 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 | 9 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| 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 |

## 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

- 9 Apr 2018 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a6f62e0-6113-422f-8b96-bf06b3e24c5c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a6f62e0-6113-422f-8b96-bf06b3e24c5c
  9th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR153852
  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

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