General Medical Council (GMC) · Awarded contract

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Provision of Toxicology Testing Services for GMC Fitness to Practise Proceedings

Awarded 09 Oct 2022

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Awarded09 Oct 2022

Value£1.00

SupplierCansford Laboratories

AgencyGeneral Medical Council (GMC)

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryHealth & Medical

Ended 1y 1mo ago3y term

Awarded 9 Oct 2022Expired 8 Oct 2025

About

General Medical Council (GMC) awarded a contract to Cansford Laboratories for toxicology testing services as part of its Fitness to Practise proceedings.

The testing establishes whether substances have been or are being used by registrants and whether registrants have complied with undertakings or conditions, supporting health assessments and medical supervision.

Blood and hair tests are primarily used, with nail, saliva, urine, and breath tests available at the GMC's discretion.

The contract value is £1.

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