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" This tender falls under the health industry category and was necessitated by the Forensic Medical Services (Victims of Sexual Offences) (Scotland) Act 2021, implemented on 1st April 2022. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the technical nature of the services required. The contract was signed on 1st January 2025, with Custody and Offender Medical Services (COMS) being the supplier, and involves a contract value of £300,000 GBP.
This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in forensic and custodial medical services. Companies with the necessary expertise and capability to provide 24/7 medical services under legal and statutory requirements will find this contract highly relevant. Since the delivery of these services requires specialised training, businesses with a track record in offering such medical services to custody and offender populations will be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements.
This contract highlights the demand for niche medical services, presenting growth opportunities for qualified medical service providers.
NHS Highland have responsibility for the 24/7 delivery of Forensic Medical Services. The Forensic Medical Services (Victims of Sexual Offences) (Scotland) Act 2021 ("FMS Act") was implemented on 1st April 2022. The FMS Act places legal, statutory duties on Health Boards.
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