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title: "Custody Detention Officers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067d2b"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE"
published: "2026-06-16"
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# Custody Detention Officers

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067d2b

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire focused on the recruitment of Custody Detention Officers. This tender falls under the services industry category with an emphasis on custody services, conducted in the region of Leicestershire, United Kingdom. Initially published on April 7, 2026, the tender reached its conclusion stage in June 2026 with the process marked as complete following a cancellation notice issued on June 16, 2026. The process followed an open procurement method with a significant project value of £20,000,000, evidencing a substantial opportunity for service providers. Key deadlines included a submission end date on May 7, 2026, and the potential contract was set to commence in February 2027 for a term of up to six years, including extensions.

This tender offers significant business growth possibilities for companies skilled in providing high-quality custody-related services. With an emphasis on technical quality and social value, businesses well-versed in law enforcement support services, managed within custody environments, would have been well-suited to compete. The opportunity allowed for significant engagement with a public sector authority, facilitating long-term collaboration through a partnership approach, essential for firms looking to bolster their portfolio within the governmental sector. Note that submissions were exclusively conducted through the In-Tend e-tendering portal, reinforcing the importance of adeptness in digital procurement platforms for successful participation.

## Notice

The Leicestershire Police and Crime Commissioner (the contracting authority) is procuring a service for the Provision of Custody Detention Officers (CDOs) based within the secure estate of police custody suites. As such it is ancillary to the role the police have of investigating crime. The contract will commence on 17th February 2027 for a period of 3 years until 16th February 2030 with an option to extend in 12 monthly increments for a maximum of 3 further years (up to 6 years in total, to a maximum end date of 16th February 2033). The overall management of the Contract to provide custody support is viewed as a partnership between Leicestershire Police and the successful Provider. 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 force custody suites undertake trauma informed practices and have developed a vulnerability suite at Keyham Lane custody. Colleagues, including CDO's based at this suite, are expected to be at the forefront of training regarding vulnerable people. Occasionally, detainees are held on behalf of other police forces, the Health & Safety Executive, the Prison Service and HO Immigration Enforcement; these detainees are classed as business as usual and should be cared for in accordance with current custody policy, legislation and guidance.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend in 12 monthly increments for a maximum of 3 further years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056499-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination 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 | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2027 - 16 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66162000 - Custody services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 09:45 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056499-2026
- 7 Apr 2026 at 14:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031548-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056499-2026
  16th June 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031548-2026
  7th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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