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Toxicology Services

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Award

20 Jan 2026 at 11:32

Tender

12 Feb 2025 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Toxicology Services" led by the General Medical Council (GMC), a medical regulatory body based in Manchester, UK, focuses on providing monitoring services for toxic substances. Tagged under the services category, this initiative serves the UK region and is aimed at assessing registrants' fitness to practise by requiring health assessments and supervision, which involve various forms of toxicology testing, such as blood and hair tests. The procurement method follows an open procedure, with the tender initially active as of February 2025 and the contract signed on August 2025 with a completion status declared by January 2026. The original tendering phase ended on March 17, 2025, highlighting key participation opportunities for interested parties.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in toxicology and health assessment services. With DNA Workplace Ltd being an active supplier, small to medium-sized enterprises in the field stand well-positioned to compete, especially those that excel in quality service provision, as seen in the award criteria focusing on quality and social value. Businesses engaged in health assessments and medical testing will find this contract beneficial to expand their client base within the public sector, leveraging the GMC's commitment to ensuring high-quality health supervision standards through comprehensive toxicological services.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Renewal: Option to extend for one year, plus a further one year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04de2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004712-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2025 - 9 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

DNA WORKPLACE

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