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title: "GGC0910 Children's Forensic Medical Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000778899"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE"
published: "2024-09-27"
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# GGC0910 Children's Forensic Medical Services

Buyer: NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000778899

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## Summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "GGC0910 Children's Forensic Medical Services" in the health sector. This planned procurement aims to secure services from Child Forensic Physicians (CFP) across the West of Scotland, including areas covered by NHS Dumfries and Galloway, NHS Ayrshire and Arran, NHS Lanarkshire, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, and NHS Highland (specifically Argyll and Bute HSCP). Businesses interested in this opportunity should note their interest by Friday, 25th October 2024. The procurement method will follow a tender process with key communications expected to commence by 2nd June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in paediatric and forensic medical services, specifically those with experience in handling cases of child sexual assault, rape, and non-accidental injuries. Companies offering holistic assessments involving paediatricians and forensic physicians will find this particularly suited to their expertise. Engaging in this tender can lead to long-term partnerships with multiple NHS boards, fostering business growth and expanding service offerings within a critical and impactful area of healthcare.

## Notice

The West of Scotland (WoS) Health Boards require the provision of a Child Forensic Physicians (CFP) service. When there is a suspicion of physical or sexual abuse, children are examined by a paediatrician who may request that a CFP is also present. The Joint Paediatric Forensic Examination (JPFE) provides a holistic assessment of development, health and wellbeing and allows for collection of forensic evidence. The decision to proceed to JPFE is usually taken at the Initial Referral Discussion (IRD). Referrals may come from partner agencies (Police/SW) or from health services. Paediatric and forensic services for Child Sexual Assault/Rape (CSA/R) and Non Accidental Injury (NAI) historically developed at different times in the West of Scotland. The West of Scotland area in the context of this tender is defined as services provided that cover the geographical areas of: NHS Dumfries and Galloway, NHS Ayrshire and Arran, NHS Lanarkshire, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde NHS Highland (specifically Argyll and Bute HSCP) With the establishment of the CMO Taskforce for the Improvement of Services for Adults and Children who have experience Rape and Sexual Assault, WOS Regional Planning established a Programme Board which has overseen the ongoing development of the WOS Sexual Assault Service. The service is the nexus of the development of improved services for adults, adolescents and children who have experienced sexual assault / abuse or exploitation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The West of Scotland (WoS) Health Boards require the provision of a Child Forensic Physicians (CFP) service. When there is a suspicion of physical or sexual abuse, children are examined by a paediatrician who may request that a CFP is also present. The Joint Paediatric Forensic Examination (JPFE) provides a holistic assessment of development, health and wellbeing and allows for collection of forensic evidence. The decision to proceed to JPFE is usually taken at the Initial Referral Discussion (IRD). Referrals may come from partner agencies (Police/SW) or from health services. Paediatric and forensic services for Child Sexual Assault/Rape (CSA/R) and Non Accidental Injury (NAI) historically developed at different times in the West of Scotland. The West of Scotland area in the context of this tender is defined as services provided that cover the geographical areas of: NHS Dumfries and Galloway, NHS Ayrshire and Arran, NHS Lanarkshire, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde NHS Highland (specifically Argyll and Bute HSCP) With the establishment of the CMO Taskforce for the Improvement of Services for Adults and Children who have experience Rape and Sexual Assault, WOS Regional Planning established a Programme Board which has overseen the ongoing development of the WOS Sexual Assault Service. The service is the nexus of the development of improved services for adults, adolescents and children who have experienced sexual assault / abuse or exploitation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP515036 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP515036

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP515036
  GGC0910 Children's Forensic Medical Services - The West of Scotland (WoS) Health Boards require the provision of a Child Forensic Physicians (CFP) service. When there is a suspicion of physical or sexual abuse, children are examined by a paediatrician who may request that a CFP is also present. The Joint Paediatric Forensic Examination (JPFE) provides a holistic assessment of development, health and wellbeing and allows for collection of forensic evidence. The decision to proceed to JPFE is usually taken at the Initial Referral Discussion (IRD). Referrals may come from partner agencies (Police/SW) or from health services. Paediatric and forensic services for Child Sexual Assault/Rape (CSA/R) and Non Accidental Injury (NAI) historically developed at different times in the West of Scotland. The West of Scotland area in the context of this tender is defined as services provided that cover the geographical areas of: NHS Dumfries and Galloway, NHS Ayrshire and Arran, NHS Lanarkshire, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde NHS Highland (specifically Argyll and Bute HSCP) With the establishment of the CMO Taskforce for the Improvement of Services for Adults and Children who have experience Rape and Sexual Assault, WOS Regional Planning established a Programme Board which has overseen the ongoing development of the WOS Sexual Assault Service. The service is the nexus of the development of improved services for adults, adolescents and children who have experienced sexual assault / abuse or exploitation.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=778899
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000778899

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