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title: "Police Custody Healthcare and Forensic Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03376e"
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buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE"
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# Police Custody Healthcare and Forensic Service

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03376e

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Greater Manchester Police is currently conducting a tender for a "Police Custody Healthcare and Forensic Service" in the health services industry, aimed at providing clinical assessments and forensic support within custody suites across Greater Manchester. The tender process is at the open stage, with an end date for submissions originally set for 13 June 2022, now extended to 20 June 2022. The contract will commence on 1 October 2022 and run for an initial period of three years, with the potential for a two-year extension. Interested parties should refer to the tender period details for submission methods and requirements.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare and forensic services, particularly those with innovative and adaptable service models to support detainees’ medical needs. Companies with a background in health services, compliance with legislative frameworks, and the ability to work collaboratively within a law enforcement context will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract can not only enhance business visibility in the public sector but also contribute to the critical area of public safety and health.

## Notice

The Police Custody Healthcare and Forensic Service operates within all GMP custody suites and provides a clinical assessment of a patient's fitness for detention, interview, charge or supports an exit release risk assessment as required/requested by GMP, for all detainees brought into GMP custody. The Service also provides support to the forensic process carrying out activities such as taking samples for evidential purposes. The Service supports the rights of the patient and the role that 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 (PACE)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Greater Manchester Police are looking for a provider to deliver the healthcare of detainees in custody. The Police Custody Healthcare and Forensic Service operates within all GMP custody suites and provides a clinical assessment of a patient's fitness for detention, interview, charge or supports an exit release risk assessment as required/requested by GMP, for all detainees brought into GMP custody. The Service also provides support to the forensic process carrying out activities such as taking samples for evidential purposes. The Service supports the rights of the patient and the role that 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 (PACE). This places a specific legal responsibility on the Custody officer (usually a Police Sergeant) who is responsible for ensuring the legal process is discharged and has a strict duty of care to all detainees. This will mean their close involvement in decisions to refer for medical assessment and a duty to liaise and confer with HCPs, who also have legal and registration requirements around their practice and patient confidentiality, in order to carry out that duty.

Renewal: The contract is for an initial period of 3-Years with the option to extend for a further 2-Years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015599-2022 |
| 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 | 7 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | 01//05/2027 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,500,000 |
| Lots value | £16,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M11 2NS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Clayton & Openshaw |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2022 at 09:56 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015599-2022
- 13 May 2022 at 13:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012496-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmp.police.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=47048&B=BLUELIGHT
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/35572

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