---
title: "Office Furniture"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02cc42"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
published: "2021-07-26"
---

# Office Furniture

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02cc42

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) in Manchester is currently engaged in the tender process for an "Office Furniture" contract, as part of their procurement of goods within the office furniture industry category. This contract, worth £1.2 million, has been adjusted to accommodate a 50% increase in value due to the impacts of COVID-19, which necessitated additional furniture for homeworkers and the establishment of a new Clinical Assessment Centre. The contract period spans 1080 days, reflecting a significant commitment to enhancing workspace provisions across the UK.

This opportunity is ideal for suppliers in the office furniture sector, particularly those capable of meeting increased demand in a post-pandemic landscape. Businesses that can provide innovative and flexible furniture solutions are well-suited to compete, while larger or established firms may find it advantageous due to the scale of the contract. With active engagement from the GMC, potential suppliers should consider how their offerings can align with the needs of this prestigious buyer and their commitment to adapting to new working environments.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Due to COVID-19 and a marked increase in furniture requirements for homeworkers coupled with the need to open a third Clinical Assessment Centre, we are adding 50% to the value of this contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017620-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,200,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39130000 - Office furniture

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2021 at 10:24 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017620-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmc-uk.org
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:020960-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19541

## Provenance

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