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title: "The Provision of Civilian Detention Officer Services"
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buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DERBYSHIRE"
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# The Provision of Civilian Detention Officer Services

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DERBYSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28cbf40e-f157-44ac-aac1-0dc65458bd01

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire has awarded a contract for "The Provision of Civilian Detention Officer Services". The procurement process involved seeking to outsource the provision of civilian detention officers in police custody suites, including observations and detainee escorts to hospitals. The contract's value ranges from £4,000,000 to £6,000,000, with the tender period ending on July 26, 2022, and the contract period running from July 27, 2022, to August 31, 2022.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the trust and custody services industry, particularly those involved in custody and imprisonment services, public security, law, and order services, and supply services of personnel. Companies with expertise in providing custody support, innovative management practices, and a focus on service delivery and performance improvement are well-suited to compete in this procurement process led by the Derbyshire Constabulary and Crime Commissioner.

## Notice

Derbyshire Constabulary and Crime Commissioner are seeking to outsource the Provision of Civilian Detention Officers (CDOs) in Custody within their force authority area. This is within the secure estate of a police custody suites. As such it is ancillary to the role the police have of investigating crime. In this respect the Police are strictly governed by legislation in particular the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and its Codes of Practice. This places a specific legal responsibility on the Custody Officer who is responsible for ensuring the legal process is discharged and has a strict duty of care to all detainees. The overall management of the contract to provide custody support is viewed as a partnership between the contracting authority and the successful bidder. The services provided will be effective, efficient, and meet the needs of the stakeholders and users, with CDO cover in line with agreed staffing levels and the appropriate balance of male and female CDO's for each team. Management practices will be supportive, innovative, and flexible and promote a 'can do' attitude with a strong focus on service delivery and performance improvement. The Contracting Authority is seeking to expand the service currently provided by CDOs to include level 3 and 4 observations and detainee escorts to hospital to support a police officer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ffd73c8-49dd-4ce2-9ac6-14b558283c67 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 2 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DERBYSHIRE |
| Locality | RIPLEY, DERBYSHIRE DE5 3RS |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE5 3RS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Amber Valley |
| Electoral ward | Ripley |
| Westminster constituency | Amber Valley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NO CONTRACTED AWARDED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 66160000 - Trust and custody services
- 66162000 - Custody services
- 75231210 - Imprisonment services
- 75231230 - Prison services
- 75240000 - Public security, law and order services
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 7 Sep 2022 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ffd73c8-49dd-4ce2-9ac6-14b558283c67

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ffd73c8-49dd-4ce2-9ac6-14b558283c67
  7th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=49635&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/37280
  User / Company

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