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title: "Toxicology"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c7e9398c-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# Toxicology

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7e9398c-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) has initiated a public procurement process for toxicology testing services, crucial for their Fitness to Practise proceedings. The tender, titled "Toxicology", is classified under the CPV code for toxic substances monitoring services. It was published on 14 June 2016 and was set to conclude on 13 July 2016, with a total contract value of £500,000. The contract period is from 10 October 2016 to 9 October 2019, covering delivery addresses in North West and London, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of bidders to participate.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in toxicology testing services, particularly those capable of undertaking blood, hair, urine, and breath tests. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the GMC is open to a diverse range of service providers. Participating in this procurement could help businesses establish a foothold in the healthcare services industry, fostering growth by collaborating with a reputable organisation like the GMC.

## 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/a3774c78-b57f-44bd-a3ac-f08b5b89d985 |
| 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 | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2016 - 9 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England), TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90743100 - Toxic substances monitoring services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3774c78-b57f-44bd-a3ac-f08b5b89d985

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3774c78-b57f-44bd-a3ac-f08b5b89d985
  14th June 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN125990
  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

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