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title: "Toxicology Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04de2c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
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# Toxicology Services

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04de2c

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Toxicology Services" led by the General Medical Council (GMC), a medical regulatory body based in Manchester, UK, focuses on providing monitoring services for toxic substances. Tagged under the services category, this initiative serves the UK region and is aimed at assessing registrants' fitness to practise by requiring health assessments and supervision, which involve various forms of toxicology testing, such as blood and hair tests. The procurement method follows an open procedure, with the tender initially active as of February 2025 and the contract signed on August 2025 with a completion status declared by January 2026. The original tendering phase ended on March 17, 2025, highlighting key participation opportunities for interested parties.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in toxicology and health assessment services. With DNA Workplace Ltd being an active supplier, small to medium-sized enterprises in the field stand well-positioned to compete, especially those that excel in quality service provision, as seen in the award criteria focusing on quality and social value. Businesses engaged in health assessments and medical testing will find this contract beneficial to expand their client base within the public sector, leveraging the GMC's commitment to ensuring high-quality health supervision standards through comprehensive toxicological services.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Renewal: Option to extend for one year, plus a further one year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004712-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2025 - 9 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £800,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | DNA WORKPLACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90743100 - Toxic substances monitoring services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 11:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004712-2026
- 12 Feb 2025 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004755-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmc-uk.org
- http://www.mytenders.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19541

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