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title: "Toxicology Services"
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buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
published: "2022-12-30"
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# Toxicology Services

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-680a94aa-ba1b-449e-92a8-308ad4894a47

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) has awarded a contract for Toxicology Services. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, with a tender deadline of August 19, 2022. The contract period is set to start on October 10, 2022, and end on October 9, 2025. The GMC, located in Manchester, England, classified the procurement under toxic substances monitoring services within the services category, creating opportunities for businesses to provide these specialised services.

Businesses in the health assessment and toxicology testing industry, especially those offering blood and hair testing services, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The GMC's emphasis on compliance monitoring and health assessments for registrants indicates a need for accurate and reliable toxicology services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for this opportunity, given the SME-friendly nature of the procurement. Interested parties can find more information on the GMC's website or through the awarded supplier, Cansford Laboratories.

## Notice

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:- if and what substances have been/are being used by the registrant (this is of particular help in health assessments)- 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 and hair tests at present, although nail, saliva, 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/4429c8f3-392b-44b9-a810-066b3ac9db9a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2022 - 9 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| 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

- 30 Dec 2022 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4429c8f3-392b-44b9-a810-066b3ac9db9a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4429c8f3-392b-44b9-a810-066b3ac9db9a
  30th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC165763
  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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