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Summary, notice description and lot information
The procurement process was conducted by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde for the provision of Children's Forensic Medical Services across the West of Scotland. This procurement, classified under the health sector, involved services related to forensic examinations for children who have been victims of sexual or physical abuse. The contracting process followed a limited procurement method, without prior publication of a competition call, due to the identification of only one capable supplier during a supplier engagement meeting.
The contract was awarded to Custody and Offender Medical Services (COMS) and was signed on 12th August 2025 with an award value of GBP 1,438,365. The process is complete with the award and contract stages finalised. This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in forensic medical services, particularly those that can offer specialised child forensic physician input.
Companies with established expertise in paediatric forensic examination and the capability to deliver comprehensive and timely forensic assessments in collaboration with health boards are well-suited for such opportunities. Although this specific contract was awarded through a limited procedure, future similar procurements may require suppliers to express interest following a Prior Information Notice (PIN), indicating potential opportunities for businesses to prepare and position themselves for participation.
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (NHSGGC) (on behalf of West of Scotland (WoS) NHS Boards) require a dynamic organisation for the provision of a Child Forensic Physician Service. Child Forensic Physician input to children and young people who have been sexually abused/raped or subject to physical abuse in the West of Scotland. When there is a suspicion of sexual or physical abuse, children are examined by a paediatrician who may request that a Child Forensic Physician is also present. In Scotland, because of the need for corroboration in the legal process, a Joint Paediatric Forensic Examination (JPFE) provides a holistic assessment of development, health and wellbeing and allows for collection of forensic evidence. Within each Health Board, it is the role of the Child Protection Service to make arrangements for medical assessments of children. The Public Protection service participates in the multi-agency child protection process which starts with information sharing at the Inter-agency Referral Discussion (IRD). The IRD will make the decisions about which cases require discussion with the Paediatrician about medical examination. The decision to perform a JPFE is usually taken by the Paediatrician. In order to arrange the medical assessment for a child, there is therefore a requirement for an early discussion with the Paediatrician and CFP, to ensure an appropriate, proportionate and child centred medical assessment. The discussion between the Paediatric medical staff and the CFP should take place in a timely manner which places the needs of the child at the centre in support of judicial process. It is expected that the Paediatrician and the CFP will have skills that complement each other, thus providing a comprehensive holistic examination and forensic sample collection.
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