---
title: "NHSGGC - Children's Forensic Medical Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000800775"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE"
published: "2025-08-12"
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# NHSGGC - Children's Forensic Medical Services

Buyer: NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000800775

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde for "NHSGGC - Children's Forensic Medical Services" has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 11th August 2025. This tender, under the health industry category, is located in Glasgow and involves providing services to children and young people in the West of Scotland who have been abused. The procurement method utilised was limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication due to the presence of only one capable supplier after a prior information notice. The comprehensive service includes both health assessments and forensic evidence collection, supporting the legal process. The contract, valued at £1,482,500, was awarded to the supplier COMS.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses with expertise in forensic medical services, especially those equipped to handle sensitive cases involving children. Organisations with capabilities in paediatric forensics and legal corroboration would find this tender particularly fitting. It aligns well with companies that have a solid grounding in healthcare services and forensic procedures, enabling them to support public health services and contribute to essential child protection frameworks in the region. The initiative showcases the demand for specialised skills that complement traditional healthcare roles, providing a vital service to vulnerable groups.

## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536824 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,482,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121200 - Medical specialist services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536824
- 11 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536681

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536681
  NHSGGC - Children's Forensic Medical Services - 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536824
  NHSGGC - Children's Forensic Medical Services - 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800775

## Provenance

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