Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bff-bea1-7246-aba4-5a145ffcd6ed/microsoft-lync-communication-solution [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBrestricted procedureSuitable for SMEs # Microsoft Lync Communication Solution [General Pharmaceutical Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/general-pharmaceutical-council) Estimated value £175,000 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 11 Oct 2013 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender The GPhC is looking to identify a supplier that can define, specify, implement and manage a Microsoft Lync based phone system to meet all of our current and future requirements. There is also a requirement for an integrated solution for a small contact centre. The GPhC is the independent regulator for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy premises in Great Britain. In order to practise in Great Britain pharmacists and pharmacy technicians must be registered with us. Currently, there are approximately 45,000 registered pharmacists, 20,000 pharmacy technicians and 13,500 pharmacy premises. More information on the General Pharmaceutical Council can be found on [pharmacyregulation.org](https://www.pharmacyregulation.org). The GPhC has approximately 170 staff currently (expected to rise) with 130 office based (12 within a contact centre) and 40 home based. The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has its Headquarters in Lambeth. Currently it occupies space in two buildings, and will be relocating to a new location in the middle of next year. This is seen as an ideal opportunity to replace the existing legacy phone system and to take advantage of the innovations now available. The GPhC employed an independent consultant to look at their business requirements and technical infrastructure to recommend a solution that would meet their current and future requirements. The recommendation was that given the GPhC's continuing investment in the Microsoft stack, a Microsoft Lync solution would be the best fit. Potential bidders must be able to demonstrate a successful track record in undertaking this type of work, and organisations wishing to express an interest in this should request a pre-qualification questionnaire via email to including the following information; Contact name, title within organisation, email address and contact telephone number and for all correspondence the full name of the organisation. Deadline for receipt of request is 11/10/2013. To ensure all communication is dealt with in a timely manner all contact should be directed through the stated email address. Alternatively, your interest may be expressed via the mytenders website as shown below. Read full description ## CPV classification Integrated telecommunications services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/ac5b3d0e-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileGeneral Pharmaceutical Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/general-pharmaceutical-council)[SectorMore Postal & telecoms services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/postal-telecoms-services) ## More tenders like this [Post Office Branch - Eastfield Side Post Office Limited 11 days left 27 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-113b-707b-bbfc-9beab9c89fbd/post-office-branch-eastfield-side)[Post Office Branch - Edisford Road Post Office Limited 11 days left 27 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-11fb-732c-93ee-9147c6085991/post-office-branch-edisford-road)[Post Office Branch - Calllow End Post Office Limited 41 days left 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-1263-702f-854c-931ed0de61f4/post-office-branch-calllow-end)[Post Office Branch - Stonehaven Post Office Limited 82 days left 6 Jan 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-128f-706f-94e2-b1d33db0d977/post-office-branch-stonehaven)[Post Office Branch - Three Bridges Road Post Office Limited 13 days left 29 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-328c-71ed-96ae-35448fd284f3/post-office-branch-three-bridges-road)[Post Office Branch - Ruabon Post Office Limited 91 days left 15 Jan 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3431-71aa-b54d-ce43aa39844c/post-office-branch-ruabon)