Tender

GB-London: Toxicology Testing Services

GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

27 Jun 2018 at 13:54

Tender

15 Jun 2018 at 16:27

Summary of the contracting process

The General Dental Council (GDC) is seeking a qualified supplier for Toxicology Testing Services, aimed at delivering comprehensive alcohol and drug testing services throughout the UK. This opportunity is part of an open tender process that is currently in its tender stage, with submissions due by 29 June 2018. The contract is expected to run for two years, starting from 1 August 2018, with the possibility of two one-year extensions. The total contract value is estimated at £50,000, with a minimum value of £25,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in clinical services or toxicology to expand their business. The successful bidder will not only gain from the initial contract but may also benefit from potential extensions based on performance. Businesses adept at providing drug and alcohol testing services are particularly encouraged to ensure they meet the outlined criteria for selection in this competitive procurement process.

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Notice Title

GB-London: Toxicology Testing Services

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 27 June 2018 for the following reason: Extension of deadline dateThe GDC is looking to appoint a suitably qualified supplier to provide a broad a range of alcohol and drug testing services as and when required across the whole of the UK. The Contract will be awarded for a duration of 2 years with the option to extend for two further one-year periods subject to satisfactory performance reviews. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56e00b07-c24f-4a81-8fad-5115e152a692
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7701e64-98fd-4a9b-89fa-5b99469612d8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1G 8DQ
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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