Tender

Toxicology Services

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Tender

12 Feb 2025 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking tenders for "Toxicology Services" under an open procedure. This procurement falls within the industry category of toxic substances monitoring services (CPV: 90743100) and intends to support the GMC's Fitness to Practise proceedings. The scope includes assessing registrants' health through various toxicology tests such as blood, hair, saliva, urine, and breath tests. The tender process is currently active, with a tender submission deadline set for 17th March 2025 at 12:00 GMT. The contract is expected to commence on 10th October 2025 and will run through to 9th October 2029. The services are required across the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in medical testing and toxicology services, providing a steady contract over four years. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the open nature of the procurement process. Businesses with expertise in various forms of toxicology testing and the ability to perform stringent health assessments and compliance monitoring will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. The long-term nature of this contract can support significant business growth through a stable and predictable revenue stream.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Toxicology Services

Notice Description

Where there are concerns about a registrant's physical or mental health, we may require the registrant to undergo a health assessment. This may form one part of a wider investigation into a registrant's fitness to practise. At the end of an investigation, a registrant 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 registrant (this is of particular help in health assessments)b) if the registrant has complied with undertakings or conditions (which is of particular help for the purposes of medical supervision).This is mostly done using blood, in particular PEth testing, and hair testing at present, although nail, saliva, urine and breath tests can be carried out at the GMC's discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bee9d54-467a-4f30-9fcb-18dbe98b19d0
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Oct 2025 - 9 Oct 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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