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title: "NHSGGC - Children's Forensic Medical Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a36d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE"
published: "2025-08-22"
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# NHSGGC - Children's Forensic Medical Services

Buyer: NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a36d

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## Summary

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde has recently completed the award process for a tender titled "NHSGGC - Children's Forensic Medical Services," which falls under the medical specialist services category. The procurement involves providing child forensic physician services across the West of Scotland, supporting cases where children and young people have experienced sexual or physical abuse. This initiative aims to deliver comprehensive, child-centred medical assessments in collaboration with paediatricians. Located in the UK, specifically in the Glasgow area (region UKM82), the contract was signed on 12th August 2025 with Custody and Offender Medical Services (COMS) as the supplier. This procurement process was conducted using a limited method without prior publication due to the uniqueness of service requirements and the singular capability of the awarded supplier.

This contract presents significant business growth potential for organisations specialising in forensic medical services, particularly those offering expertise in multi-disciplinary assessments and forensic evidence collection. Businesses with a strong capability to operate within the health sector and collaborate closely with law enforcement and child protection bodies will find this an ideal opportunity. In addition, service providers with a track record of handling sensitive cases involving minors and a commitment to child welfare will likely have a competitive advantage in similar future procurements.

## Notice

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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

### Procurement Information

Following the publication of a Prior Information Notice (PIN) inviting suppliers to express interest in a potential tender opportunity, a supplier engagement meeting was held. During this meeting, it became clear that only one supplier is capable of delivering the full scope of the required service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050969-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £244,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,920,865 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | COMS; CUSTODY AND OFFENDER MEDICAL SERVICES (COMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121200 - Medical specialist services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2025 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050969-2025
- 12 Aug 2025 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047975-2025
- 12 Aug 2025 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047929-2025
- 11 Aug 2025 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047513-2025
- 27 Sep 2024 at 09:21 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030916-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807074
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10722

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