General Medical Council (GMC) · Awarded contract

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Toxicology Testing Services for GMC Fitness to Practise Proceedings

Awarded 09 Oct 2016

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Awarded09 Oct 2016

Value£420,000.00

SupplierCansford Laboratories

AgencyGeneral Medical Council (GMC)

RegionNorth West

CategoryHealth & Medical

Ended 8y 1mo ago1y 12mo term

Awarded 9 Oct 2016Expired 8 Oct 2018

About

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

The testing establishes whether drug or alcohol-related conditions require restrictions on a doctor's registration to maintain patient safety, and whether individual doctors are complying with such restrictions.

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

The contract value is AUD 420,000.

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