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title: "Provisions of Custody Services including ambient meals"
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# Provisions of Custody Services including ambient meals

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d05386a-70ac-4a97-a842-116caade7e4f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of custody services, including ambient meals, was conducted by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire. This open procedure, above threshold tender process has concluded with the contract awarded to Mitie Care and Custody Limited. The contract, valued at £8,981,665, covers a five-year period starting from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2027, with potential extensions of up to two years. The industry category is custody services (CPV: 66162000), and the service location is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The formal tender process began with an end date of 30th March 2022, and the contract was awarded effective starting on 16th December 2021.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in large-scale custody and security services. The contract's substantial value and long-term nature ensure stable revenue streams for the winning bidder. Businesses equipped to offer comprehensive custody solutions, including bespoke meal services, will find this tender highly beneficial. Large enterprises with robust capabilities in correctional facility services are particularly well-equipped to compete and deliver the specified requirements effectively.

## Notice

This local Contract was awarded following a formal over threshold Open tender process completed. The initial contract is for a period of five years with 2 options to extend for 12 months each available. Options are expected to be: a) Exercise first optional 12 month extension b) undertake formal above threshold tender process

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fddd2b59-ff91-4ff4-9aae-c588c8097a59 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,981,665 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,981,665 |
| 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 LINCOLNSHIRE |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN5 7PH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Boultham |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66162000 - Custody services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2024 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fddd2b59-ff91-4ff4-9aae-c588c8097a59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fddd2b59-ff91-4ff4-9aae-c588c8097a59
  11th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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