--- title: "Custodial Healthcare Service Provision" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5bf84365-ce7b-430a-b726-2532d87adec5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5bf84365-ce7b-430a-b726-2532d87adec5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5bf84365-ce7b-430a-b726-2532d87adec5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5bf84365-ce7b-430a-b726-2532d87adec5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THAMES VALLEY POLICE" published: "2024-08-14" --- # Custodial Healthcare Service Provision Buyer: THAMES VALLEY POLICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5bf84365-ce7b-430a-b726-2532d87adec5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5bf84365-ce7b-430a-b726-2532d87adec5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5bf84365-ce7b-430a-b726-2532d87adec5.json) ## Summary Thames Valley Police is seeking qualified and competent healthcare professionals for the provision of custodial healthcare services under the tender titled "Custodial Healthcare Service Provision". The contract, which falls under the industry categories of health services and social care, involves the deployment of healthcare staff in six main police custody suites across Berkshire (Maidenhead and Reading), Buckinghamshire (Aylesbury and Milton Keynes), and Oxfordshire (Abingdon and Banbury), with additional support for operational contingency in Newbury and High Wycombe. The current procurement stage is the tender phase with a deadline of 16th September 2024. The contract is structured under a restricted procurement method and spans from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2033, with an estimated value ranging from £16,000,000 to £22,000,000. The services required are comprehensive, ranging from health assessments to forensic examinations, and must be delivered in compliance with national standards and guidelines. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical services, particularly those experienced with PACE-compliant custodial healthcare, crisis management, and substance misuse support. SMEs and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSE) are encouraged to apply, making this an inclusive opportunity for growth and diversification within the healthcare sector. By participating, businesses can enhance their service portfolios, engage in long-term strategic partnerships, and contribute to improved health outcomes for detained persons. Interactive training scenarios and insights into technological advancements are highly valued, suggesting that innovative and adaptable healthcare service providers will be well-positioned to succeed in this procurement process. ## Notice The provision of fully qualified, trained & competent Healthcare Professionals embedded 24/7/365(6) in the 6 main Custody Suites in the TVP area to assess, treat & signpost Detained Persons (DPs) to ensure fitness for detention, interview, charging, release, with full live Clinical Oversight & consideration of a multi skilled workforce to assist across the Force & in particular the South of the Force. (Note; there is additional pressure in Loddon Valley & Maidenhead that may require additional support). The service needs to be reactive to short notice operational needs as well as proactive to longer term strategies. The ever evolving operational & custody requirements need to fully integrate with NHS (L&D), Social Care & Voluntary Sector providers of health & social support, creating & managing interconnected relationships & pathways with a view to reducing the 'revolving door' effect around the reasons for committing crimes. This will be in conjunction with regular reporting & the subsequent meeting of a number of stringent key performance indicators. Interactive training scenarios involving the Authority &/or other organisations will be welcomed as will insights into industry related technological advances. The Police custody suites are located; Berkshire (Maidenhead & Reading) Buckinghamshire (Aylesbury & Milton Keynes) Oxfordshire (Abingdon & Banbury) Newbury (Berks) - Retained for Operational Contingency High Wycombe (Bucks) - Retained for Operational Contingency. The services within scope, including PACE compliant core Custodial Healthcare provision, primarily, Custody DP Healthcare management, the provision of medical & forensic examinations, treatment for minor medical injuries, fitness assessments prior to interview, charging, bailing, court appearance &/or release, live clinical oversight, crisis support, management of substance misuse & onward referral services for people who have been DPs. In addition, but not limited to, the core provision; a) Holistic Healthcare Services; (General Healthcare prior to & following any forensic work) b) Forensic sampling following a healthcare assessment relevant for that purpose c) Call Centre, email & video call facilities (or other mutually agreed contact mechanisms) through which the Authority can ask for forensic medical & healthcare services. This re-tendering exercise aims to increase equity of access & ensure a consistent, resilient & high standard of quality care to DPs. The service will delivered in line with current national standards, guidance, based on NHSE specification & best practice, & at the same time meet the local needs of each Custody Suite/Force area, planned & Ad hoc operational requirements. The Provider will ensure that the service is delivered in an age-appropriate way for children, adults & vulnerable persons; all staff must meet the skills & competences commensurate with the role they are performing. The service should consider PACE, Safeguarding, su... Additional information: Documentation is available on our e-tendering portal where registration is free of charge at https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdc9f814-a076-4c41-8abe-a6ba92789934 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2033 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £22,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THAMES VALLEY POLICE | | Locality | OXFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX5 2NX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Cherwell | | Electoral ward | Kidlington East | | Westminster constituency | Bicester and Woodstock | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel ## Release History - 14 Aug 2024 at 12:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdc9f814-a076-4c41-8abe-a6ba92789934 - 14 Aug 2024 at 12:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdc9f814-a076-4c41-8abe-a6ba92789934 - 14 Aug 2024 at 12:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdc9f814-a076-4c41-8abe-a6ba92789934 - 12 Aug 2024 at 09:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdc9f814-a076-4c41-8abe-a6ba92789934 - 12 Aug 2024 at 09:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdc9f814-a076-4c41-8abe-a6ba92789934 - 8 Aug 2024 at 08:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdc9f814-a076-4c41-8abe-a6ba92789934 - 8 Aug 2024 at 08:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdc9f814-a076-4c41-8abe-a6ba92789934 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdc9f814-a076-4c41-8abe-a6ba92789934 14th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thamesvalleypolice/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.thamesvalley.police.uk - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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