Planning

Healthcare and Forensic Services in Custody (Ref. 049-POL-24)

WEST YORKSHIRE POLICE

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Planning

25 Nov 2025 at 13:31

Planning

13 Oct 2025 at 12:46

Planning

11 Mar 2025 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

West Yorkshire Police is currently in the planning stage of a new procurement process for their "Healthcare and Forensic Services in Custody" contract, reference number 049-POL-24. The procurement, under the light touch regime and categorised in the health services industry (CPV: 85100000), involves the provision of comprehensive 24/7 healthcare services across several custody suites, including locations in Leeds, Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, and Wakefield. These services include healthcare assessments, forensic examinations, and health promotion, with the aim of reducing re-offending. The procurement process will follow a competitive flexible procedure, with key stages including an Initial Tender Stage, a Negotiation and Best and Final Offer (BAFO) Stage, and a Preferred Supplier Stage. Suppliers are required to submit responses by 9th February 2026 via the Bluelight Electronic Tendering Portal.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare and forensic services. With a contract period starting in September 2026 and potential extensions reaching until 2036, it promises long-term collaboration. The service requires specialists capable of delivering healthcare and forensic services continuously and efficiently. Companies with experience in managing healthcare in custodial environments and those with state-of-the-art booking and referral systems stand to benefit significantly. Additionally, this procurement is well-suited for businesses that can demonstrate resilience and flexibility, meeting the demands of various healthcare scenarios, including high-demand periods and major incidents, which are essential for fulfilling the needs of West Yorkshire Police. The contract’s above-threshold value also indicates a lucrative opportunity, with significant financial returns for skilled service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Healthcare and Forensic Services in Custody (Ref. 049-POL-24)

Notice Description

West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) as the contracting authority for West Yorkshire Police (WYP) wish to invite Suppliers for the provision of healthcare and forensic services in custody. The Supplier is required to deliver a high quality and cost effective service, which meets the healthcare requirements of detainees and assists with the recovery of forensic evidence, whilst working to reduce re-offending. The Supplier must deliver a 24/7/365 embedded service in all Force custody suites, at; Elland Rd (Leeds DHQ) Stainbeck (Leeds) Trafalgar House (Bradford) Halifax (Calderdale) Dewsbury (Kirklees) (New station opening 2026) Havertop (Wakefield DHQ) There is also an Overspill Suite at Pudsey (Leeds) which is occasionally used. Plus the North East Counter Terrorism Unit is based in West Yorkshire. The Force requires one HCP to be embedded at each of the six custody suites. One additional HCP is required as peripatetic cover, referred to locally as resilience cover, to work across all custody suites providing additional assistance and support as required by fluctuations in demand for service. The peripatetic HCP will predominantly be based at Trafalgar House Bradford custody suite when not required to provide cover/assistance at any of the other custody suites. The service will be supported by an online booking system for the request of healthcare services, triaging & prioritising the order of calls and allocation of assessments to the correct HCP.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract is anticipated to commence 27th September 2026 and expire 30th September 2031, with the provision to extend for a further period, or successive periods, up to 30th September 2036.

Planning Information

A previous round of market engagement took place earlier this year, in March 2025, on behalf of West Yorkshire Police, South Yorkshire Police and Humberside Police for the current regional Healthcare and Forensic Services in Custody contract. The decision has now been ratified that West Yorkshire Police (WYP) will undertake a standalone procurement for a single force contract. Note. South Yorkshire Police and Humberside Police will proceed on a collaborative basis for a new joint contract. The current regional contract expires 26th September 2026 and planning work has commenced on the new contract delivery model and service specification. As a result of this planning activity we wish to test our assumptions with the market and therefore invite you to participate in this second round of market engagement, on behalf of WYP only. In order to assist WYP in developing the re-procurement of our service we would appreciate responses to this PME from interested parties. You should request a copy of the preliminary market engagement document by email to: yb.procurement@westyorkshire.police.uk. Please note the deadline for the engagement is by COB Friday 17th October 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ebac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076867-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
6 Jan 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST YORKSHIRE POLICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
yb.procurement@westyorkshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 3QP
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire, TLE3 South Yorkshire, TLE4 West Yorkshire

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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