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HEALTHCARE AND FORENSIC SERVICES IN CUSTODY

Police And Crime Commissioner For Durham

This public procurement record has 11 releases in its history.

Award

30 Mar 2026 at 14:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

12 Sep 2025 at 15:37

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

28 May 2025 at 13:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

28 May 2025 at 11:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

05 Mar 2025 at 13:53

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
PlanningUpdate

05 Mar 2025 at 13:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

05 Mar 2025 at 13:28

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

05 Mar 2025 at 13:26

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
PlanningUpdate

05 Mar 2025 at 13:16

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

04 Mar 2025 at 09:56

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

04 Mar 2025 at 09:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Healthcare and Forensic Services in Custody contract has been completed by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham. The contract, awarded to Partnering Health Limited, is valued at £12 million and spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030, with the possibility of renewal for up to three additional 24-month periods extending to 31st March 2036. This contract involves providing services within the custody industry category, specifically in Durham, UK. Managed under the new Public Procurement Act 2023, the procurement process followed a competitive flexible procedure, aiming to maintain high standards and efficiency in service delivery. The procurement method employed was selective, ensuring that only qualified suppliers engaged in the tendering process.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for large service providers specialising in healthcare and operational support in custodial environments. Businesses with expertise in custody services or those capable of fulfilling forensic service requirements would find this contract particularly fitting. The long-term nature of the contract and potential extensions provide stability and growth prospects for the winning supplier. Moreover, the focus on maintaining high response rates to service requests and competent staffing requirements highlights areas where suppliers can innovate and expand to fulfil contract demands effectively. In essence, this procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses aiming to establish or grow in these specialised service domains within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HEALTHCARE AND FORENSIC SERVICES IN CUSTODY

Notice Description

The Customer now intends to award a single Provider Contract for the provision of Healthcare & Forensic Services in Custody for The Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham (DPCC) following the standstill period. DPCC has managed this procurement process in accordance with the new Public Procurement Act 2023 and followed the Competitive Flexible Procedure ("the Regulations"). We would like to thank everyone who has participated in this detailed procurement exercise.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: This contract will have 3 x 24 Month Optional extensions that can be activated within the life of the contract. First Extension if activated leads up to 31/03/2032 Second Extension if activated leads up to 31/03/2034 Third Extension if activated leads up to 31/03/2036

Planning Information

Due to the complexities of this contract we wish to carry out a supplier open day as part of the pre market engagement scenario to help support potential bidders further understand the service requirements. During the open day the suppliers that submitted their interest to the force via the In-Tend portal Correspondence (Link provided in 'Scope' section above) will be able to come to the site all together using the police transportation from our Police Headquarters across to the new Investigative Hub at Spennymoor to see how the site operates and the resources that would be available to the winning bidder along with an introduction to the various teams and processes that have been created for the new site which will assist the supplier in understanding the force requirement. They will be also given an opportunity to sit in front of a panel of Durham staff and get the opportunity to ask questions surrounding the upcoming ITT and general clarifications of the service required. The clarification questions that were asked on the day will be taken away from the open day, collated and provided in the Tender notice with answers in a separate document (Clarification log) which details any and all the questions asked in the Preliminary Market Engagement to allow transparency and fairness to all potential bidders who were wishing to bid at this current stage. Dates and times for this open day will be provided later in the stage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e926
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029132-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

66162000 - Custody services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
10 May 2025Expired
Award Date
12 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2035-05-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Police And Crime Commissioner For Durham
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5TT
Postcode Area
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC13 Darlington, TLC14 Durham
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate & Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

PHL Group

Partnering Health Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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