--- title: "Custody Healthcare Telephone Support (Lot 1) & Medication Storage Audit (Lot 2)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-82c255a1-0c11-4997-a1f9-684ce32f2dd5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-82c255a1-0c11-4997-a1f9-684ce32f2dd5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-82c255a1-0c11-4997-a1f9-684ce32f2dd5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-82c255a1-0c11-4997-a1f9-684ce32f2dd5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE" published: "2024-11-18" --- # Custody Healthcare Telephone Support (Lot 1) & Medication Storage Audit (Lot 2) Buyer: THE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82c255a1-0c11-4997-a1f9-684ce32f2dd5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-82c255a1-0c11-4997-a1f9-684ce32f2dd5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-82c255a1-0c11-4997-a1f9-684ce32f2dd5.json) ## Summary The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent is seeking suppliers for two services under a single tender: Custody Healthcare Telephone Support (Lot 1) and Medication Storage Audit (Lot 2). These services fall under the industry category of health and safety services and pharmaceutical products. The contract is set to begin on 1st April 2025 and will initially run for two years, with two optional one-year extensions. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with submissions due by 16:00 on 20th December 2024. The total estimated budget is £670,000 per annum, with the project location being in the East of England, specifically Maidstone, Kent. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare support and pharmaceutical management. Smaller enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the open procedure and the preferences for diverse engagement. Companies that provide robust telephone healthcare support, medication management advice, and audit services would be well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling them to secure a stable income stream and expand their reach within the public sector. ## Notice The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent is looking for suppliers to provide : Lot 1-Custody Healthcare Telephone Support Services, including the issue of prescriptions and facilitate dispense/collection of medication: the service model must offer a comprehensive range of telephone support and advice, to Custody Officers, Police Officers and in-house Healthcare Practitioners. Services are required to start from 1st April 2025, and the contract will be for an initial period of 2 years with 2 x 12 month option to extend. The maximum budget available is PS530,000p.a. Lot 2 - Medication Storage Audit, the service must provide medicine management advice and support via a Lead Pharmacist to Kent Custody in-house staff, and medication audits carried out twice yearly as a minimum. Services are required to start from 1st April 2025, and the contract will be for an initial period of 2 years with 2 x 12 month options to extend. The maximum budget available is PS140,000 p. a This opportunity is available via the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal. To register, visit https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk If you are already registered on the Portal, you can login here: https://7force.force.com/login Once logged in, visit the 'Find Opportunities' section and click 'Register Interest'. Follow the steps to view the documents ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a41c9c0-d222-471f-bd5d-97ff85441ada | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £670,000 | | 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 | THE | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME15 9BZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | Park Wood & Mangravet | | Westminster constituency | Faversham and Mid Kent | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 33196000 - Medical aids - 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products - 71317200 - Health and safety services - 85148000 - Medical analysis services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2024 at 13:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a41c9c0-d222-471f-bd5d-97ff85441ada ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a41c9c0-d222-471f-bd5d-97ff85441ada 18th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk - https://7force.force.com/login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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