Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c05-4982-73ec-b48d-705e34f0984c/forensic-examiners-for-total-healthcare awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Forensic Examiners For Total Healthcare [County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/county-durham-and-darlington-nhs-foundation-trust) Often single bidder Estimated value £164,176 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 3 Aug 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Total Healthcare services offered by County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have been working in partnership with Durham Constabulary since 2011 as a standalone service. Total Healthcare has integrated with the Custody Process and Criminal Investigation Departments operated by Durham Constabulary. The partnership working has enhanced the ability of the constabulary to provide high quality forensic and victim support and the safer detention of persons in suitable custody facilities. This contract is for the provision of Specialist Forensic Medical Examiners (FME) and Sexual Offence Examiner (SOE) Services, on a mutually agreed sessional basis. Providing medical care and forensic assessment of persons detained in police custody, complainants of sexual assault, alleged victims of crime, Police Officers injured while on duty, attend scenes of death to pronounce life extinct and give an opinion on whether there are any suspicious circumstances. Provide interpretation of examination findings to Police, Solicitors, Courts, and Social Services both verbally and in writing will be required. Prepare statements for court and presentation of evidence in court are required in a proportion of these cases. As the job description is for 0 hours, the requirements of the sessions will be agreed within the Police Total Healthcare contract and with the lead FME / Clinical Service Manager. To express an interest please follow the link: [cardea.nhs.uk](https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3512&Culture=en-GB) The object of the contract described in this contract notice is for the provision of services falling within the Light Touch Regime of Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) and is therefore not subject to the full requirements of the PCR. Notwithstanding publication of the contract notice, the authority will not be bound to follow any particular award procedure, however the principles of fairness and transparency will be applied. Additional information: To express an interest please follow the link: [cardea.nhs.uk](https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3512&Culture=en-GB) Read full description ## CPV classification Health services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e4d8a321-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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