Tender

Toxicology

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has initiated a public procurement process for toxicology testing services, crucial for their Fitness to Practise proceedings. The tender, titled "Toxicology", is classified under the CPV code for toxic substances monitoring services. It was published on 14 June 2016 and was set to conclude on 13 July 2016, with a total contract value of £500,000. The contract period is from 10 October 2016 to 9 October 2019, covering delivery addresses in North West and London, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of bidders to participate.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in toxicology testing services, particularly those capable of undertaking blood, hair, urine, and breath tests. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the GMC is open to a diverse range of service providers. Participating in this procurement could help businesses establish a foothold in the healthcare services industry, fostering growth by collaborating with a reputable organisation like the GMC.

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Notice Title

Toxicology

Notice Description

Toxicology testing is required as part of the GMC's Fitness to Practise proceedings in order to establish whether:a) there are any drug or alcohol related conditions that require the GMC to restrict a doctor's registration in order to maintain patient safetyb) individual doctors are complying with restrictions placed on their registration, for example to limit their consumption of alcohol or refrain from the use of drugs.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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3774c78-b57f-44bd-a3ac-f08b5b89d985
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Oct 2016 - 9 Oct 2019 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 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
TLD North West (England), TLI London

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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