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title: "The Provision of Custody Services for Lincolnshire Police"
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# The Provision of Custody Services for Lincolnshire Police

Buyer: BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b77546cd-016f-41d2-bacb-8accdb229617

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "The Provision of Custody Services for Lincolnshire Police," was managed by BlueLight Commercial and completed on 16 December 2021. The contract involves the management and staffing of four custody suites across Lincolnshire, along with a Detainee Transportation Service. Categorised under administration and public security services, this procurement was conducted through an open procedure. The contract period commenced on 1 April 2022 and will run until 31 March 2027. Key details include a contract value of approximately £8.85 million, and the tender period formally ended on 20 September 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in public security and law enforcement services, particularly those capable of providing personnel and logistical support for custody operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) may find themselves well-suited to compete for similar contracts, especially if they have expertise in community service provision and a capacity for large-scale operations. Engaging in this sector offers potential growth avenues for those focusing on compliance with public sector standards and responsiveness to community needs.

## Notice

The Custody Service Provision provides for the management and staffing of the four custody suites across the county of Lincolnshire and a Detainee Transportation Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a09c4882-8d31-482e-832a-3194962f4873 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2021 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,850,714 |
| 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 | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 75240000 - Public security, law and order services
- 75242000 - Public law and order services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2022 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a09c4882-8d31-482e-832a-3194962f4873

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a09c4882-8d31-482e-832a-3194962f4873
  10th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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