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Toxicology Services

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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11 Dec 2019 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC), based in Manchester, has completed a procurement process for Toxicology Services under the open procurement method. This tender, titled "Toxicology Services", was active until 27 August 2019, and the awarded contract is valued at £750,000, covering a contract period from 10 October 2019 to 9 October 2021. In this procurement stage, the GMC sought services that include health assessments to monitor doctors' compliance with health regulations, necessary for fitness to practise evaluations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in toxicology testing and health assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the health services sector, especially those capable of conducting blood, hair, urine, and breath tests, may find themselves well-positioned to compete. This contract's focus on thorough monitoring and compliance creates pathways for innovative service providers looking to expand their client base within the healthcare industry.

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Notice Title

Toxicology Services

Notice Description

Where there are concerns about a doctor's physical or mental health, we may require the doctor to undergo a health assessment. This may form one part of a wider investigation into a doctor's fitness to practise. At the end of an investigation, a doctor may enter into a period of medical supervision to monitor their health condition and compliance with any restrictions on their registration. Toxicology testing is required as part of the GMC's Fitness to Practise proceedings in order to establish:a) if and what substances have been/are being used by the doctor (of particular help in health assessments)b) if the doctor has complied with undertakings or conditions (of particular help for the purposes of medical supervision).This is mostly done through the use of blood and hair tests at present, although urine and breath tests can be carried out at the GMC's discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40f4d743-ecc5-4483-bf0d-7b2d70641d26
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98d362a7-415d-458d-a7d6-3c33809c2503
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90743100 - Toxic substances monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2019 - 9 Oct 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gmctenders@gmc-uk.org
Contact Phone
+44 1619236340

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M3 3AW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CANSFORD LABORATORIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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