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title: "Police Custody Healthcare and Forensic Medical Services"
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# Police Custody Healthcare and Forensic Medical Services

Buyer: NHS LANARKSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a41f

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## Summary

The recent procurement process conducted by NHS Lanarkshire for the provision of Police Custody Healthcare and Forensic Medical Services has reached the contract award stage as of 29th April 2025. This contract, with a total value of £8,679,904, aligns with the CPV classification for services provided by medical personnel. It encompasses healthcare services for individuals in police custody within the NHS Lanarkshire area, supporting Police Scotland. The contract will facilitate primary and secondary care for physical and mental health needs, forensic medical assessments, and other related services. The procurement was completed via an open procedure, and the awarded contract has an initial term of 36 months, with options for extension, with services delivered across regions UKM84 and UKM95.

This tender provides numerous business growth opportunities, especially for organisations specialising in healthcare services, forensic assessments, and related medical practice areas. Companies with expertise in providing medical personnel services, as defined by the CPV code 85141000, will find this to be a promising engagement due to its comprehensive service requirements and significant contract value. Businesses capable of offering innovative healthcare solutions and adept in facilitating complex forensic services are well-positioned to benefit from such procurement opportunities, fostering enhancements in service delivery and creating potential for long-term partnerships with bodies like NHS Lanarkshire and Police Scotland.

## Notice

Lanarkshire Health Board wishes to procure healthcare services for people brought to Police Offices and healthcare facilities within the NHS Lanarkshire area in support of Police Scotland Criminal Justice Services Division.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Lanarkshire Health Board, a statutory body constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, wishes to procure healthcare services for people brought to Police Offices and healthcare facilities within the NHS Lanarkshire area in support of Police Scotland Criminal Justice Services Division. This service will provide signposting and direct referral to the following services: - Primary and secondary care for physical health needs. - Primary and secondary care for Mental Health needs - Clear pathways and links to substance misuse, alcohol services, and sexual health services. Forensic Medical Examiners (FMEs) will provide 24/7/365 primary medical care to those who are ill or perceive themselves to be ill and have been referred by Police Scotland. When required, FMEs will provide general healthcare and forensic medical assessment of people in police custody/suspects in police custody, complainants/complainers (alleged victims) of crime, police officers injured while on duty; and in exceptional circumstances attend scenes of death in the event of suspicious or unexplained circumstances, at such locations as Police Scotland request. FMEs with the support of nursing staff at peak periods, will prescribe and oversee the dispensing and administration of medication to those in custody. FMEs will provide interpretation of their findings to the police, solicitors, and courts verbally and in writing. Statements for court and presentation of evidence in court are required in a proportion of these cases (FFLM 2010). Additional information: Information provided on the duration of the contract is the maximum duration including extension options specifically allowed for within the contract. The initial term shall be 36 months with options to extend thereafter.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017493-2025 |
| 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,800,000 |
| Lots value | £8,800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,679,904 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS LANARKSHIRE |
| Locality | BOTHWELL |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G71 8BB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Bothwell and Uddingston |
| Westminster constituency | Rutherglen |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire, TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CUSTODY AND OFFENDER MEDICAL SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services
- 85121000 - Medical practice services
- 85121200 - Medical specialist services
- 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2025 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017493-2025
- 31 Oct 2024 at 11:16 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035293-2024
- 30 Sep 2024 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031172-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000779169
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00297

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