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title: "Toxicology Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-40f4d743-ecc5-4483-bf0d-7b2d70641d26"
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buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
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# Toxicology Services

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40f4d743-ecc5-4483-bf0d-7b2d70641d26

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98d362a7-415d-458d-a7d6-3c33809c2503 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2019 - 9 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £750,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M3 3AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CANSFORD LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90743100 - Toxic substances monitoring services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2019 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98d362a7-415d-458d-a7d6-3c33809c2503

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98d362a7-415d-458d-a7d6-3c33809c2503
  11th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC158857
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmc-uk.org

## Provenance

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