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Police Custody Healthcare and Forensic Medical Services

NHS LANARKSHIRE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Apr 2025 at 09:00

TenderUpdate

31 Oct 2024 at 11:16

Tender

30 Sep 2024 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by NHS Lanarkshire for the provision of Police Custody Healthcare and Forensic Medical Services has reached the contract award stage as of 29th April 2025. This contract, with a total value of £8,679,904, aligns with the CPV classification for services provided by medical personnel. It encompasses healthcare services for individuals in police custody within the NHS Lanarkshire area, supporting Police Scotland. The contract will facilitate primary and secondary care for physical and mental health needs, forensic medical assessments, and other related services. The procurement was completed via an open procedure, and the awarded contract has an initial term of 36 months, with options for extension, with services delivered across regions UKM84 and UKM95.

This tender provides numerous business growth opportunities, especially for organisations specialising in healthcare services, forensic assessments, and related medical practice areas. Companies with expertise in providing medical personnel services, as defined by the CPV code 85141000, will find this to be a promising engagement due to its comprehensive service requirements and significant contract value. Businesses capable of offering innovative healthcare solutions and adept in facilitating complex forensic services are well-positioned to benefit from such procurement opportunities, fostering enhancements in service delivery and creating potential for long-term partnerships with bodies like NHS Lanarkshire and Police Scotland.

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Notice Title

Police Custody Healthcare and Forensic Medical Services

Notice Description

Lanarkshire Health Board wishes to procure healthcare services for people brought to Police Offices and healthcare facilities within the NHS Lanarkshire area in support of Police Scotland Criminal Justice Services Division.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lanarkshire Health Board, a statutory body constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, wishes to procure healthcare services for people brought to Police Offices and healthcare facilities within the NHS Lanarkshire area in support of Police Scotland Criminal Justice Services Division. This service will provide signposting and direct referral to the following services: - Primary and secondary care for physical health needs. - Primary and secondary care for Mental Health needs - Clear pathways and links to substance misuse, alcohol services, and sexual health services. Forensic Medical Examiners (FMEs) will provide 24/7/365 primary medical care to those who are ill or perceive themselves to be ill and have been referred by Police Scotland. When required, FMEs will provide general healthcare and forensic medical assessment of people in police custody/suspects in police custody, complainants/complainers (alleged victims) of crime, police officers injured while on duty; and in exceptional circumstances attend scenes of death in the event of suspicious or unexplained circumstances, at such locations as Police Scotland request. FMEs with the support of nursing staff at peak periods, will prescribe and oversee the dispensing and administration of medication to those in custody. FMEs will provide interpretation of their findings to the police, solicitors, and courts verbally and in writing. Statements for court and presentation of evidence in court are required in a proportion of these cases (FFLM 2010). Additional information: Information provided on the duration of the contract is the maximum duration including extension options specifically allowed for within the contract. The initial term shall be 36 months with options to extend thereafter.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a41f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017493-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

85121000 - Medical practice services

85121200 - Medical specialist services

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,679,904 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS LANARKSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698752649

Buyer Location

Locality
BOTHWELL
Postcode
G71 8BB
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire, TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Bothwell and Uddingston
Westminster Constituency
Rutherglen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CUSTODY AND OFFENDER MEDICAL SERVICE

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