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title: "Forensic Medical Services Policy Custody, Prison and Border Force Control"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040c3d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE"
published: "2024-03-12"
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# Forensic Medical Services Policy Custody, Prison and Border Force Control

Buyer: NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040c3d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Forensic Medical Services Policy Custody, Prison and Border Force Control" tender involves NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde in partnership with Police Scotland. The tender falls under the medical specialist services category and pertains to providing healthcare services for individuals in custody and prison settings within the NHSGGC area. The service includes healthcare, mental health, and addiction support, with a duration of 24 months and the option for three 12-month extensions. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the award has been granted to Custody and Offender Medical Services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the medical services sector to respond to the healthcare needs of individuals in police custody, prison, and border force control environments. Companies specializing in forensic medical assessments, primary and secondary healthcare, and addiction treatment services would be well-suited to compete. The procurement stage is currently active, with a deadline for submissions on November 17, 2023, providing interested businesses ample time to prepare competitive bids and contribute to delivering high-quality healthcare solutions in these critical settings.

## Notice

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) aims, through a partnership approach with Police Scotland, to provide a trauma informed, person centred, safe and clinically effective healthcare services for people brought to Police Offices and healthcare facilities within the NHSGGC area in support of Police Scotland Criminal Justice Services Division. This service will provide signposting and direct referral to the following services: -Primary and secondary care for physical health needs. -Primary and secondary care for Mental Health needs -Primary and secondary care for Addiction needs. Forensic Physicians (FPS) will provide general healthcare and forensic medical assessment of people in police custody/suspects in police custody and complainants/complainers (alleged victims) of crime. An assessment and treatment service will also be required for the 4 prison establishments within NHSGGC boundary (HMP Barlinnie, HMP Low Moss, HMP Greenock and Lilias Community Custody Unit for women) out with office hours (Monday to Friday 08.00 - 18.00) and on agreed Public Holidays. FPS would require providing telephone advice to nursing or prison staff during these hours, or attending the prison to see and treat the patient if required, as clinically determined by the FPS. Furthermore, FPs will provide a primary care response to UK Border Force at Glasgow Airport Custody cells at Glasgow Airport.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) aims, through a partnership approach with Police Scotland, to provide a trauma informed, person centred, safe and clinically effective healthcare services for people brought to Police Offices and healthcare facilities within the NHSGGC area in support of Police Scotland Criminal Justice Services Division. This service will provide signposting and direct referral to the following services: -Primary and secondary care for physical health needs. -Primary and secondary care for Mental Health needs -Primary and secondary care for Addiction needs. Forensic Physicians (FPS) will provide general healthcare and forensic medical assessment of people in police custody/suspects in police custody and complainants/complainers (alleged victims) of crime. An assessment and treatment service will also be required for the 4 prison establishments within NHSGGC boundary (HMP Barlinnie, HMP Low Moss, HMP Greenock and Lilias Community Custody Unit for women) out with office hours (Monday to Friday 08.00 - 18.00) and on agreed Public Holidays. FPS would require providing telephone advice to nursing or prison staff during these hours, or attending the prison to see and treat the patient if required, as clinically determined by the FPS. Furthermore, FPs will provide a primary care response to UK Border Force at Glasgow Airport Custody cells at Glasgow Airport. Additional information: Please note that the duration of the contract will be 24 months with the option to extend for 3 x 12 month periods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007813-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £980,486 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0SF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Dennistoun |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CUSTODY AND OFFENDER MEDICAL SERVICES (COMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121200 - Medical specialist services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2024 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007813-2024
- 16 Oct 2023 at 10:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030423-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000742926
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10722
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

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