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title: "Toxicology"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
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# Toxicology

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d542eae-be96-4eba-a6f1-3b21fe5057f4

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) is conducting a tender for toxicology testing services, with a total value of £420,000. This contract aims to ensure compliance with patient safety regulations by examining the drug and alcohol-related conditions of doctors. The procurement process is in the award stage, having been completed on 4th October 2016, with the contract period set from 10th October 2016 to 9th October 2018. Delivery locations include the North West and London regions of the United Kingdom, and the procurement was carried out using an open procedure.

This opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and laboratory services industry can facilitate their growth by providing essential toxicology testing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory services, particularly those experienced in conducting blood, hair, urine, and breath tests, would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Engaging in such contracts not only enhances their portfolio but also strengthens their relationships within public health sectors.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/868738a7-56cf-4547-80a1-e28fffc2b440 |
| 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 | 27 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2016 - 9 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £420,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £420,000 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England), TLI London |

## 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

- 27 Feb 2017 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/868738a7-56cf-4547-80a1-e28fffc2b440

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/868738a7-56cf-4547-80a1-e28fffc2b440
  27th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB139371
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## Notice URLs

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

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