Tender

Provision of Medical Services for BF Custody Suites

HOME OFFICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

03 Apr 2023 at 17:23

TenderUpdate

15 Sep 2022 at 14:55

Planning

09 Sep 2022 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Border Force, a law enforcement command within the Home Office, has issued a tender titled "Provision of Medical Services for BF Custody Suites" under the services category. This tender aims to provide healthcare services in Border Force Customs Custody environments 24/7, 365 days a year. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender submission deadline set for 11th May 2023, and the award period beginning on 12th May 2023. The Home Office, located in London, United Kingdom, is the buying organisation for this tender.

This tender opportunity offers businesses in the medical services sector a chance to provide clinical healthcare services for Border Force Customs custody suites. Suitable businesses should have qualified medical personnel able to offer clinical advice, assessments, and care round the clock. Interested parties need to register on the Home Office eSourcing portal and submit their interest to the Border Force Procurement Team before the deadline to be eligible for participation and receive further information.

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Notice Title

Provision of Medical Services for BF Custody Suites

Notice Description

Border Force is a law enforcement command within the Home Office. We secure the UK border by carrying out immigration and customs controls for people and goods entering the UK. The scope of the tender is for the provision of healthcare in a Border Force (Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE)) Customs Custody environment. This places a specific legal responsibility on the custody officer (usually a Border Force officer) who is responsible for ensuring the legal process is discharged and who has a strict duty of care to all detainees under the PACE 1984 and its Codes of Practice. PACE Code C sets out the requirements for the detention, treatment and questioning of suspects not related to terrorism. In addition, it provides a legislative framework for Border Force Customs Custody staff as to when it is appropriate to access medical attention The scope of work is to provide a clinical health care service 24/7 365 days per year across Border Force (BF) Customs custody suites. The service provider is required to fulfil the healthcare requirements of BF, including the handling, processing, recording and reporting of request for service at the required locations. The clinical staff must hold the appropriate qualifications, skill and knowledge to provide the appropriate care, clinical advice and treatment required by individuals. Clinical staff must be available, when required, to provide the following: Clinical advice by telephone Clinical advice by attendance Assess the fitness of individuals. Fitness for Interview Advice at an alternative location

Lot Information

Lot 1

Border Force is a law enforcement command within the Home Office. We secure the UK border by carrying out immigration and customs controls for people and goods entering the UK. The scope of the tender is for the provision of healthcare in a Border Force (Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE)) Customs Custody environment. This places a specific legal responsibility on the custody officer (usually a Border Force officer) who is responsible for ensuring the legal process is discharged and who has a strict duty of care to all detainees under the PACE 1984 and its Codes of Practice. PACE Code C sets out the requirements for the detention, treatment and questioning of suspects not related to terrorism. In addition, it provides a legislative framework for Border Force Customs Custody staff as to when it is appropriate to access medical attention The scope of work is to provide a clinical health care service 24/7 365 days per year across Border Force (BF) Customs custody suites. The service provider is required to fulfil the healthcare requirements of BF, including the handling, processing, recording and reporting of request for service at the required locations. The clinical staff must hold the appropriate qualifications, skill and knowledge to provide the appropriate care, clinical advice and treatment required by individuals. Clinical staff must be available, when required, to provide the following: Clinical advice by telephone Clinical advice by attendance Assess the fitness of individuals. Fitness for Interview Advice at an alternative location

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03672e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009714-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121200 - Medical specialist services

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Nov 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Additional Buyers

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT

Contact Name
Border Force Procurement Team
Contact Email
borderforceprocurementteam@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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