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title: "Forensic Medical Service IT System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000619741"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2022-03-10"
---

# Forensic Medical Service IT System

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000619741

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) has completed the procurement process for the "Forensic Medical Service IT System," aimed at enhancing healthcare and forensic examinations for victims of sexual assault and abuse in Scotland. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure, with the tender valued at £670,000. The contract was awarded to RioMed Ltd on 30th September 2021. The initiative can directly impact the healthcare industry, notably within health services focused on safeguarding public welfare, and the delivery location is primarily situated in Edinburgh, Scotland.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in healthcare IT solutions, particularly those focusing on forensic medical systems. Companies with capabilities in delivering commercial off-the-shelf software tailored for sensitive healthcare applications, as well as those with experience in compliance with data protection regulations, would be well-suited to compete. The requirement for implementing these services nationally, along with the commitment to fair work practices, indicates a market trend towards sustainable and socially responsible solutions, making this an attractive sector for SMEs and established firms alike.

## Notice

An electronic Forensic Medical Examination Information System to support the healthcare and forensic examination of people who have experienced rape, sexual assault or child sexual abuse.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A contract for the provision of a software service to support the Sexual Offences Against Adults National Form and the Child Protection Paediatric Examination for people who have experienced rape, sexual assault or child sexual abuse. It is anticipated by the Authority that the Contractor will be providing "Commercial Off The Shelf" (COTS) software with some development and configuration. The contractor will implement the application nationally with the support of NSS, support the service, provide necessary training. An option to securely host the system in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 and UK Data Protection Act 2018 may be included by contractors. --- Important note: There is a hard deadline for system "go live" of 1st April 2021. Contractors MUST ensure they detail in their tender response, how this hard deadline will be achieved. Please refer to the ITT document for further information.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for a further 2+2+1 years at the sole discretion of NSS, subject to satisfactory performance of the supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443275 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £670,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RIOMED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72212180 - Medical software development services
- 72263000 - Software implementation services
- 72268000 - Software supply services
- 72416000 - Application service providers
- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 72610000 - Computer support services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443275
- 5 Jun 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387735

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387735&idx=5
  9th June 2020 - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387735&idx=6
  9th June 2020 - ESPD version with OJEU reference and date published now included. No other changes made.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387735&idx=1
  8th June 2020 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387735&idx=2
  8th June 2020 - FMS requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387735&idx=3
  8th June 2020 - Terms and conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387735&idx=4
  8th June 2020 - Terms and conditions - schedules
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387735
  Forensic Medical Service IT System - An electronic Forensic Medical Examination Information System to support the healthcare and forensic examination of people who have experienced rape, sexual assault or child sexual abuse.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443275
  Forensic Medical Service IT System - An electronic Forensic Medical Examination Information System to support the healthcare and forensic examination of people who have experienced rape, sexual assault or child sexual abuse.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000619741
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-ofthe-

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