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title: "Police Custody Healthcare and Forensic Medical Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000779169"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS LANARKSHIRE"
published: "2025-04-29"
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# Police Custody Healthcare and Forensic Medical Services

Buyer: NHS LANARKSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000779169

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## Summary

NHS Lanarkshire initiated a procurement process for healthcare services related to custody and forensic medical services under the tender titled "Police Custody Healthcare and Forensic Medical Services". This falls under the health industry category within the Lanarkshire region, intended to support Police Scotland's Criminal Justice Services Division. The procurement followed an open procedure and was completed with the contract currently in the award stage as of 29th April 2025, after the tender process concluded in October 2024. The contract began on 7th April 2025, with NHS Lanarkshire as the buying organisation and the Custody and Offender Medical Service as the awarded supplier. The main procurement category is services, with key locations including regions UKM84 and UKM95. The contract was marked by an open procurement method and is valued at £8,679,904 GBP.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for service providers specialising in healthcare provision within a forensic context. Companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive medical assessments and care to individuals in police custody or similar environments could benefit from such contracts, as it supports a sustainable income stream through a government-aligned initiative. Moreover, organisations capable of providing 24/7 medical care and liaising effectively with law enforcement and judicial bodies would find this project particularly suitable. The inclusion of community benefits also opens sub-contracting possibilities to SMEs and supported businesses, ensuring a wider impact on local employment and skills development within the community.

## 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).. 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529128 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| 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 | 7 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 | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529128
- 31 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517262
- 30 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP515142

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP515142&idx=10
  5th November 2024 - Case Type Data 2023-24 in response to clarification question
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP515142&idx=8
  3rd October 2024 - Appendix 1 - Service Specification Custody Healthcare and FME Service
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP515142&idx=9
  3rd October 2024 - Appendix 1 - Service Specification Custody Healthcare and FME Service
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP515142&idx=2
  1st October 2024 - Appendix 1 - Service Specification Custody Healthcare and FME Service
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP515142&idx=3
  30th September 2024 - Appendix 2 - Certificate as to Canvassing
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP515142&idx=4
  30th September 2024 - Appendix 3 - Certificate as to Non-Collusive Tendering
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP515142&idx=5
  30th September 2024 - Appendix 4 - Form of Offer
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP515142&idx=6
  30th September 2024 - Appendix 5 - Contract Agreement with Service Provider
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP515142&idx=7
  30th September 2024 - Appendix 6 - Award Criteria
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP515142&idx=1
  30th September 2024 - Invitation to Tender - Custody Healthcare and Forensic Medical Examination Service
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP515142
  Police Custody Healthcare and Forensic Medical Services - 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529128
  Police Custody Healthcare and Forensic Medical Services - 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.

## Notice URLs

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

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