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title: "Custody Detention Officers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cefd"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE"
published: "2026-07-20"
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# Custody Detention Officers

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cefd

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire is currently in the tender stage of procuring services for the provision of Custody Detention Officers. The procurement process, conducted under the open procedure, invites submissions for a contract beginning on 17th May 2027 and lasting until 16th May 2030, with potential extensions through 2033. This service will cater to police custody suites in Leicester, under the main industry category of custody services, and enhances the management of detainees, including those from other law enforcement entities. Interested bidders must submit their proposals via the e-tendering portal by 20th August 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with enquiries closing on 3rd August 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in custody and security services. Companies with a strong focus on service delivery, performance improvement, and flexible management practices would be well-suited to compete, especially those capable of adapting to trauma-informed and vulnerability-aware environments. The contract value of £20,000,000 suggests lucrative potential for growth, and businesses are encouraged to submit competitive bids that meet both standard and optional increased service capacity requirements. The emphasis on quality alongside cost in the awarding criteria highlights the importance of a balanced proposal.

## 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 May 2027 for a period of 3 years until 16th May 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 May 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

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to award an optional increase in service capacity comprising an additional 4 Custody Detention Officer FTEs, increasing the total staffing requirement from 40.5 FTE to 44.5 FTE. Bidders will be required to submit prices for both the core requirement and the optional increased requirement.

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/068310-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - 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 | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 May 2027 - 16 May 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE |
| 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 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66162000 - Custody services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 13:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068310-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068310-2026
  20th July 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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