Planning

Soft Market Testing for Custodial Detention Services

STAFFORDSHIRE POLICE

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Planning

14 Jun 2018 at 13:09

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Staffordshire Police is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Soft Market Testing for Custodial Detention Services." This exercise aims to engage service providers in discussing high-level plans for custodial detention services prior to an anticipated re-tendering later in the year. Interested providers are invited to submit expressions of interest by midday on 28th June 2018, with opportunities to discuss service specifications in one-on-one sessions scheduled for 9th July 2018 at Staffordshire Police Headquarters in Stafford, located in the West Midlands region of the UK. The exercise is classified under custody services and related public security sectors.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in custody services, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). By participating in this market engagement exercise, providers can offer valuable insights that may influence future service models and specifications for custodial services. Businesses geared towards law enforcement, public security, and rehabilitation services will find themselves well-suited to compete in this emerging contracting environment, allowing them to expand their reach and build relationships with public sector agencies like the Staffordshire Police.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Testing for Custodial Detention Services

Notice Description

Staffordshire Police Force would like to notify all potential custodial detention service providers of a forthcoming Soft Market Testing exercise. The purpose of this exercise will be to discuss with providers the Police Force's high-level plans and strategy for Custodial Detention Services. Staffordshire Police are keen to hear prospective providers' thoughts and ideas on the potential service models and receive their feedback on the current specification. Providers that have expressed an interest in this exercise will be allocated a 1-2-1 appointment on Monday 9th July 2018 at Staffordshire Police Headquarters, Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0YY. Overview of Service Requirements: Staffordshire Police are currently in the process of establishing requirements for the future provision of Police Custodial Detention Services ahead of the planned re-tendering of services later this year. The Police Force is responsible for planning and specifying the services to be delivered and for commissioning services from suitable providers, managing the delivery of services that is complaint with Authorised Professional Practice (APP) and Police & Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE). The services currently provided include the provision of suitable trained Detention Officers, under the control and direction of the Custody Sergeant, that are responsible for the reception, detention, welfare and disposal of detainees and other attendees whilst in the custody suite. The deadline for Expressions of Interest is on or before midday on Thursday 28th June 2018. To obtain further information regarding this project please register your interest on EU Supply e-tendering website, https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK. Please note: This market engagement exercise is not part of any current Tender process. It is intended as an awareness, communication and information gathering exercise offering an opportunity for provider organisations to help inform potential future service specifications and/or commissioning intentions. Please Note: An expression of interest in this Market Engagement event will not automatically entitle your involvement in any future procurement exercise. Any procurement conducted as a result of this event will be advertised separately and all organisations wanting to participate will need to respond to the procurement advertisement as and when it is published. Please Note: Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken by you prior to any subsequent procurement is a matter solely for your own commercial judgment. The Police Force reserve the right to withdraw from the process at any time or to not tender the service or to tender on a different basis. In such circumstances, and in any event, the Police Force and/or its advisors shall not be liable for any costs or loss of expenses whatsoever incurred by the provider and company, agent, subsidiary or organisation may have contributed to any information submitted to this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-23f9a5e5-fc04-46d2-b6dc-07011e8a3f0c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82de04bb-37cb-499d-b176-16d358430a8b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

66162000 - Custody services

75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals

75240000 - Public security, law and order services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Jun 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST18 0YY
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Milwich
Westminster Constituency
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

Further Information

Notice Documents

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