Healthcare and Forensic Services in Custody (Ref. 049-POL-24)
Description: West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) as the Contracting Authority ("CA") for West Yorkshire Police (WYP) wishes to establish a single Provider Contract for the provision of Healthcare and Forensic Services in Custody. The CA is tendering this requirement in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, following the Competitive Flexible Procedure. The Supplier is required to deliver a high quality and cost effective service, which meets the healthcare requirements of detainees and assists with the recovery of forensic evidence, whilst working to reduce re-offending. The Supplier must deliver a 24/7/365 embedded service in all Force custody suites, at; - Elland Rd (Leeds DHQ) - Stainbeck (Leeds) - Trafalgar House (Bradford) - Halifax (Calderdale) - Dewsbury (Kirklees) (New station opening 2026) - Havertop (Wakefield DHQ) There is also an Overspill (read more...)
Summary: West Yorkshire Police is currently in the tendering stage for a contract titled "Healthcare and Forensic Services in Custody (Ref. 049-POL-24)", with Wakefield serving as the central location for the buying organisation. This procurement falls under the health services industry category and will cover various facilities across West Yorkshire, including Leeds, Bradford, Halifax, Dewsbury, and Wakefield. The competitive flexible procedure is employed in this open procurement, which involves two stages to identify the most advantageous tender. The contract is set to commence on 27th September 2026 and run until 30th September 2031, with potential extensions up to 2036. Key upcoming dates include a tender deadline of 25th February 2026, and question and answer sessions on 13th and 15th January 2026, providing an opportunity for suppliers to engage directly with the authority.