--- title: "Toxicology Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bfd31848-26ca-4155-a6bc-3741ccf75119" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bfd31848-26ca-4155-a6bc-3741ccf75119" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bfd31848-26ca-4155-a6bc-3741ccf75119.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bfd31848-26ca-4155-a6bc-3741ccf75119.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)" published: "2025-02-12" --- # Toxicology Services Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfd31848-26ca-4155-a6bc-3741ccf75119 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bfd31848-26ca-4155-a6bc-3741ccf75119) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bfd31848-26ca-4155-a6bc-3741ccf75119.json) ## Summary The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking tenders for "Toxicology Services" under an open procedure. This procurement falls within the industry category of toxic substances monitoring services (CPV: 90743100) and intends to support the GMC's Fitness to Practise proceedings. The scope includes assessing registrants' health through various toxicology tests such as blood, hair, saliva, urine, and breath tests. The tender process is currently active, with a tender submission deadline set for 17th March 2025 at 12:00 GMT. The contract is expected to commence on 10th October 2025 and will run through to 9th October 2029. The services are required across the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in medical testing and toxicology services, providing a steady contract over four years. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the open nature of the procurement process. Businesses with expertise in various forms of toxicology testing and the ability to perform stringent health assessments and compliance monitoring will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. The long-term nature of this contract can support significant business growth through a stable and predictable revenue stream. ## 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: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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bee9d54-467a-4f30-9fcb-18dbe98b19d0 | | 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 | 12 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Oct 2025 - 9 Oct 2029 | | 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 - 12 Feb 2025 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bee9d54-467a-4f30-9fcb-18dbe98b19d0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bee9d54-467a-4f30-9fcb-18dbe98b19d0 12th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB169375 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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