--- title: "Toxicology Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-848b3275-a874-47be-9300-66682564ffdd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-848b3275-a874-47be-9300-66682564ffdd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-848b3275-a874-47be-9300-66682564ffdd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-848b3275-a874-47be-9300-66682564ffdd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)" published: "2019-07-29" --- # Toxicology Services Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-848b3275-a874-47be-9300-66682564ffdd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-848b3275-a874-47be-9300-66682564ffdd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-848b3275-a874-47be-9300-66682564ffdd.json) ## Summary The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking tenders for Toxicology Services, aimed at facilitating health assessments for doctors under investigation regarding their fitness to practise. This open procedure tender was published on 29 July 2019, with the deadline for submissions set for 27 August 2019. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 10 October 2019 and will last until 9 October 2022. The procurement is classified under toxic substances monitoring services, with delivery required in various locations including the United Kingdom and overseas territories. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and regulatory services sector, particularly those specialising in toxicology testing and medical assessments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this procurement process is tailored to support their involvement. Companies with expertise in blood, urine, and hair testing, or those with innovative solutions for health monitoring, would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. ## 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/73bc6b03-6a12-457b-b0a9-18ac6bc26e3b | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Oct 2019 - 9 Oct 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90743100 - Toxic substances monitoring services ## Release History - 29 Jul 2019 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73bc6b03-6a12-457b-b0a9-18ac6bc26e3b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73bc6b03-6a12-457b-b0a9-18ac6bc26e3b 29th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL157786 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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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