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title: "Toxicology Services Drug and Alcohol Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068c78"
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# Toxicology Services Drug and Alcohol Testing

Buyer: GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068c78

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## Summary

The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has concluded the procurement process for a tender titled "Toxicology Services - Drug and Alcohol Testing," situated in London, within the UK's healthcare industry category. The contract, awarded to DNA Workplace Limited, encompasses services ranging from specimen collection to comprehensive analysis and expert witness provisions. The procurement process progressed through the contract stage with the award dated 28th April 2026, covering a period from 2nd March 2026 to 1st March 2028. The procurement method was below threshold and details remain unknown, with a contract value set at £157,000 GBP. This public authority procurement highlights the GPhC's ongoing commitment to professional integrity in healthcare testing.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, primarily for service providers in the toxicology, laboratory analysis, and medical specialist sectors. Ideal competitors would be those experienced in data security compliance and accreditation standards such as ISO 17025 and ISO 15189, crucial for the scope of services involved. With requirements for secure specimen collection across Great Britain, opportunities are ripe for businesses adept in logistical support and client-focused service delivery, including efficient booking systems and management information reporting. Small to medium-sized enterprises with expertise in specimen analysis, report generation, and expert witness services will find this contract particularly promising for expanding their market presence.

## Notice

The GPhC have procured the provision of Toxicology Services - Drug and Alcohol Testing. This Contract has been awarded to 1 Tenderer(s)/Service Provider(s); and scope of services include: o Accreditation 1. ISO 17025. o Specimen Collection 1. To supply Phlebotomists and Specimen Collectors -throughout Great Britain- to collect donor samples: hair, nail and blood. N.B. samples are to be collected at a donors' home residence, or a neutral site as determined by the Service Provider. 2. Application of appropriate and effective arrangements for ensuring donor requests for reasonable adjustments may be accommodated. 3. Application of appropriate and effective measures/processes/procedures for assuring safe, sterile and uncontaminated sample collection, storage and transportation practices. 4. Application of appropriate and consistent sample labelling/indexing practices. 5. Application of appropriate chain of custody practices/measures/processes/procedures. o Examination 1. ISO 15189 accreditation, or appropriate medical laboratory quality and competence policies and procedures in place, which are compliant with ISO 15189 standards. 2. To undertake hair (head and body), nail and blood sample drug testing for, but not limited to amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, hallucinogens, hypnotic substances, ketamine, mephedrone, methadone, methamphetamines (including MDMA and MDEA), novel psychoactive substances, opiates, opioids, sedatives, steroids and tramadol. 3. To undertake ethyl glucuronide (EtG), and phosphatidyl ethanol (PEth), carbohydrate-deficient transferrin (CDT) and fatty acid ethyl esters (FAEE) biomarkers sample alcohol -ethanol- testing. 4. To undertake liver blood testing, formerly known as liver function tests (LFT). 5. To undertake full blood count testing (FBC), including mean corpuscular volume testing (MCV). o Analysis 1. Secure email provision of hair sample analysis results within 3 working days. 2. Secure email provision of nail sample analysis results within 3 working days. 3. Secure email provision of blood sample analysis results within 3 working days. 4. Provision of a Certificates of Analysis (CoA). 5. Provision of supplementary reports which interpret sample analysis results in an accessible, clear and concise manner (free from technical jargon, where possible). o Independent Expert Witness 1. Provision of written testimony, in the capacity of an Expert Witness (where donor samples are tested for legal purposes). 2. Provision of in-person oral testimony, in the capacity of an Expert Witness (where donor samples are tested for legal purposes). N.B. the Service Provider remains responsible for ensuring staff are adequately trained to undertake this requirement, if requested. o Data Security and Information Governance 1. Compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including registration with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). 2. ISO 15489 and BS 10012 accreditations, or appropriate Records Management policies and procedures in place, which are compliant with ISO 15489 and BS 10012 standards. 3. ISO 27001 accreditation, or appropriate Information Security policies and procedures in place, which are compliant with ISO 27001 standards. 4. Data processed within the United Kingdom, or another Country/Territory recognised by the United Kingdom Government as having equivalent levels of Data Protection. 5. Application of appropriate and effective measures/processes/procedures/systems to ensure all Technicians and Scientists: i. respect confidentiality. ii. provide secure and safe storage and transport of results and supplementary reports. o Communication 1. Application of an efficient and intuitive booking, rescheduling and cancellation system(s). 2. Application of an efficient invoicing system. o Account Management and Management Information (MI) 1. Provision of accurate management information/reports on demand, for but not limited to: i. usage. ii. expenditure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038448-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £157,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DNA WORKPLACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 38434520 - Blood analysers
- 71319000 - Expert witness services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 85111810 - Blood analysis services
- 85121200 - Medical specialist services
- 85148000 - Medical analysis services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 10:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038448-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038448-2026
  28th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dnaworkplace.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.pharmacyregulation.org

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