Award

The provision of Custody Healthcare

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Dec 2025 at 13:00

Award

28 Aug 2025 at 14:45

Tender

29 Apr 2025 at 17:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of Custody Healthcare services was conducted by The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire. This contract encompasses services needed for Northamptonshire Police's main custody sites and any other required locations. It was executed as an open competitive flexible procedure under a light touch regime, aiming for a single provider over a 3+1+1 year period, beginning on 1st November 2025 and potentially extending until 31st October 2030. The most recent contract award, dated 15th September 2025, identified HCRG Medical Services as the successful supplier. The contract's gross value is approximately £7,085,925.52, covering health services under the industry category, with the primary delivery region being UKF24 in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for large health service providers like HCRG Medical Services, particularly those with the capacity to deliver comprehensive custody healthcare services. The competitive flexible procedure used a multi-stage evaluation process focussed on quality and pricing, favouring experienced businesses capable of handling varied and potentially complex healthcare needs. Suppliers equipped to navigate a rigorous tender process and deliver high-quality healthcare in custodial settings are well-positioned to benefit from such substantial government contracts.

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Notice Title

The provision of Custody Healthcare

Notice Description

The provision of Custody Healthcare services for Northamptonshire Police. The services will cover the two main custody sites and any other sites required. The Authority is seeking a single provider for a period of 3+1+1 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extensions. Published value includes extension years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05099c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081972-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,007,763 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,007,763 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£5,904,937 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£5,904,937 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-04-03

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
Karen cooper
Contact Email
commercial@northants.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HCRG MEDICAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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