Lots
Divided into 3 lots
Lot 1 Toxicology
Lot number: 1 Description
Lot 1 – Provision of Toxicology Services (Drug and Alcohol Testing) Outcome/Objective The NMC’s objective is that the provider will provide: - An efficient, kind and collaborative service of medical testing which takes account of registrant needs; - accurate and reliable toxicology assessment and - clear, concise and informative reports of the results of the assessment.
CPV classifications
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85121200 - Medical specialist services
- 85148000 - Medical analysis services
- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services
- 80320000 - Medical education services
- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories
- 71319000 - Expert witness services
Lot value (estimated)
416666.67 GBP Excluding VAT
500000.00 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 October 2025, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 September 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
30 September 2029, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
Two extensions available for this contract. Extension 1 for a period of one year (12 months) Extension 2 for a period of one year (12 months)
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for
2
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded
2
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Bidders should note that the NMC is looking to appoint one supplier only per Lot. But bidders are open to apply for one or more Lots.
Participation
Conditions of participation
N/A
Conditions of participation
N/A
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality Questions
Description
Method Statement Questions
Weighting: 60.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Price
Description
Pricing Schedule
Weighting: 40.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Lot 2 Medical Examiners
Lot number: 2 Description
Lot 2 – Provision of Medical Examiner Services Outcome/Objective The NMC’s objective is that the provider will provide: - An efficient, kind and collaborative service of medical examination service which takes account of registrant needs; - Safely obtain and handle sensitive material required to perform the examination; - Competent and detailed medical examination; - Clear, concise and informative medical reports which address the questions posed by the NMC and - Attend hearings to give evidence in formal legal proceedings as required.
CPV classifications
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85121200 - Medical specialist services
- 85148000 - Medical analysis services
- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services
- 80320000 - Medical education services
- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories
- 71319000 - Expert witness services
Lot value (estimated)
2083333.33 GBP Excluding VAT
2500000.00 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 October 2025, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 September 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
30 September 2029, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
Two extensions available for this contract. Extension 1 for a period of one year (12 months) Extension 2 for a period of one year (12 months)
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for
2
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded
2
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Bidders should note that the NMC is looking to appoint one supplier only per Lot. But bidders are open to apply for one or more Lots.
Participation
Conditions of participation
N/A
Conditions of participation
N/A
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality Questions
Description
Method Statement Questions
Weighting: 60.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Price
Description
Pricing Schedule
Weighting: 40.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Lot 3 Expert witnesses
Lot number: 3 Description
Lot 3 – Provision of Expert Witness Services Outcome/Objective The NMC’s objective is that the provider will: - Handle sensitive material in accordance with GDPR requirements; - Provide CPR 35 compliant written expert reports which address the questions posed by the NMC and - Attend hearings to give evidence in formal legal proceedings as required.
CPV classifications
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85121200 - Medical specialist services
- 85148000 - Medical analysis services
- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services
- 80320000 - Medical education services
- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories
- 71319000 - Expert witness services
Lot value (estimated)
416666.67 GBP Excluding VAT
500000.00 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 October 2025, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 September 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
30 September 2029, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
Two extensions available for this contract. Extension 1 for a period of one year (12 months) Extension 2 for a period of one year (12 months)
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for
2
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded
2
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Bidders should note that the NMC is looking to appoint one supplier only per Lot. But bidders are open to apply for one or more Lots.
Participation
Conditions of participation
N/A
Conditions of participation
N/A
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality Questions
Description
Method Statement Questions
Weighting: 60.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Price
Description
Pricing Schedule
Weighting: 40.00
Weighting type: percentageExact