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title: "Leicestershire & Northamptonshire Police Custody Services"
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# Leicestershire & Northamptonshire Police Custody Services

Buyer: EAST MIDLANDS STRATEGIC COMMERCIAL UNIT (EMSCU)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c3b2836-96da-4f7b-af86-11ce20a50576

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the East Midlands Strategic Commercial Unit (EMSCU), seeking to outsource Custody Services for the Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Police. This tender, titled "Leicestershire & Northamptonshire Police Custody Services," is classified under the industry category of trust and custody services. The procurement method is an open procedure, with key dates including a tender period that ended on 6th March 2020 and a contract period set to commence on 17th September 2020, lasting until 16th September 2026. The total value of the awarded contract is approximately £17.3 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in security services, particularly those specialising in custody and detention operations. Companies that can provide effective personnel management for Civilian Detention Officers, risk assessment services, and non-judgmental detainee support will be well-positioned to compete. The flexibility offered through different lot options allows both local and larger firms to tailor their bids to specific needs within Leicestershire and Northamptonshire, contributing to regional business growth while ensuring compliance with public safety standards.

## Notice

Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner and Leicestershire Police and Crime Commissioner are seeking to outsource the Provision of Civilian Detention Officers (CDOs) in Custody within their force authority area(s) for a 3 year +1 +1 +1 contract. ** ITT PUBLISHED DOCUMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD BY THE 6TH FEBRUARY 2020**. The Contracting Authorities reserve the right to award contracts on the following basis: 1. Lot 1 Only - Leicestershire 2. Lot 2 Only - Northamptonshire 3. Lot 3 Only - Both Leicestershire and Northamptonshire The overall management of the contract to provide custody support is viewed as a partnership between each 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. The services provided will involve work but not limited to the following areas: * Detainee reception * Detainee risk assessments * Searching of detainees * Detainees rights * Detainee welfare * Taking of photographs/video capture and other samples * Managing telephone calls * Health & Safety * Detainee observations * Managing visitors * Escorting of detainees * Release of detainees * Recording of information * General administration

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b54174d-69c3-48b4-9921-9d54a43fa490 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2020 - 16 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,289,201 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,289,201 |
| 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 | EAST MIDLANDS STRATEGIC COMMERCIAL UNIT (EMSCU) |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | East Hunsbury and Shelfleys |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MITE CARE AND CUSTODY |

## 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

- 12 Jul 2020 at 16:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b54174d-69c3-48b4-9921-9d54a43fa490

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b54174d-69c3-48b4-9921-9d54a43fa490
  12th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=31915&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/32217
  User / Company

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