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title: "Forensic Medical Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000564598"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE"
published: "2019-07-31"
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# Forensic Medical Services

Buyer: NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000564598

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## Summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has completed the procurement process for the "Forensic Medical Services" contract, aimed at providing essential healthcare services for individuals in police custody within the NHS GG&C area. The procurement method used was an open procedure, which allows for broader participation by suppliers. The contract was awarded to Custody and Offender Medical Service, following a tender period that ended on 31 January 2019. This process falls under the services category within the health industry and is governed by public law, focusing on maintaining high standards of healthcare delivery in partnership with Police Scotland.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in forensic medicine and healthcare services, particularly those with experience in emergency and primary care. Suppliers with capabilities in managing healthcare services within custodial settings will find this a conducive environment for growth. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that demonstrate robust compliance with the selection criteria, including insurance and relevant experience, may also be well-positioned to compete in this market.

## Notice

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHS GG&C) aims, through a partnership approach with Police Scotland, to provide person centred, safe and clinically effective healthcare services for people brought to Police Offices and healthcare facilities within the NHS GG&C 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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. FPS will prescribe and oversee the dispensing and administration of medication to those in custody including input to, awareness and support of the use and development of Nurse Prescribing and Patient Group Directions within the Police Custody Healthcare Service. (PCHS)

Renewal: Option to extend for 3 x 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG361905 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | This contract is for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £861,046 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City, TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CUSTODY AND OFFENDER MEDICAL SERVICE; NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121200 - Medical specialist services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG361905
- 21 Dec 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340854

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340854
  Forensic Medical Services - NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHS GG&C) aims, through a partnership approach with Police Scotland, to provide person centred, safe and clinically effective healthcare services for people brought to Police Offices and healthcare facilities within the NHS GG&C 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG361905
  Forensic Medical Services - NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHS GG&C) aims, through a partnership approach with Police Scotland, to provide person centred, safe and clinically effective healthcare services for people brought to Police Offices and healthcare facilities within the NHS GG&C 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsggc.org.uk/
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractssscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000564598

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