--- title: "The Provision of Civilian Detention Officer Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a361729a-2674-4cb3-8980-34b4aac432d5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a361729a-2674-4cb3-8980-34b4aac432d5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a361729a-2674-4cb3-8980-34b4aac432d5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a361729a-2674-4cb3-8980-34b4aac432d5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DERBYSHIRE" published: "2022-06-23" --- # The Provision of Civilian Detention Officer Services Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DERBYSHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a361729a-2674-4cb3-8980-34b4aac432d5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a361729a-2674-4cb3-8980-34b4aac432d5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a361729a-2674-4cb3-8980-34b4aac432d5.json) ## Summary The Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire is seeking tenders for the Provision of Civilian Detention Officer Services, a project aimed at outsourcing the role of Civilian Detention Officers within police custody suites. This procurement is classified under the services category with a primary focus on trust and custody services, and it is currently in the Tender stage. The tender period runs until 26th July 2022, and the contract is expected to begin on 27th July 2022, concluding on 31st August 2022. The procurement method is open, with an estimated contract value ranging between £4 million and £6 million, and the location is in Ripley, Derbyshire, situated in the United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security, law enforcement support, and personnel supply services. Companies that can deliver effective and flexible custody support, particularly those experienced in law enforcement environments, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The emphasis on innovative management practices and a commitment to service delivery makes this opportunity particularly attractive for businesses that can demonstrate a strong aptitude for operational excellence and stakeholder engagement. ## 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/3690ec92-edd5-454f-a695-fdac68e8c76c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## 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 - 23 Jun 2022 at 12:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3690ec92-edd5-454f-a695-fdac68e8c76c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3690ec92-edd5-454f-a695-fdac68e8c76c 23rd June 2022 - Opportunity 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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