Prior information notice
This notice is a call for competition
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Northumbria Police
N/A
Newcastle City Centre Police Station, Forth Banks,
Newcastle
NE1 3PH
UK
Contact person: Michael Maude
Telephone: +440 7885262693
E-mail: michael.maude@northumbria.police.uk
NUTS: UKC
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://beta.northumbria.police.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/30496
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=71612&B=BLUELIGHT
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=71612&B=BLUELIGHT
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local agency/office
I.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of Custody Healthcare
Reference number: NP0131
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Northumbria Police are looking to appoint a single Supplier to provide healthcare and forensic services, where appropriate, to people in Police Custody and to Voluntary Attendees (VA). This partnership will work to deliver a collaborative approach to service delivery, providing a contract that drives innovation and continuous improvement. The Supplier will work with the Force and partner agencies such as NHS England to enable the contract to evolve as changes in forensic developments, legislation, technology, crime and demand occur; adapting to the needs of detainees and the Force.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
13 600 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Healthcare and Forensic Services operate within all custody suites and provides a clinical assessment of a detainees’ fitness for detention, interview, charge or supports an exit release risk assessment as required/requested by the police. The Services also provide support to the forensic process carrying out activities such as taking samples for evidence purposes.
The service provides detainees with access to competent, qualified, and trained Healthcare Professionals (HCP’s) and Advanced Practitioners on a 24/7 basis.
We are looking to appoint a single Supplier to provide healthcare and forensic services, where appropriate, to people in Police Custody and to Voluntary Attendees (VA). This partnership will work to deliver a collaborative approach to service delivery, providing a contract that drives innovation and continuous improvement. The Supplier will work with the Force and partner agencies such as NHS England to enable the contract to evolve as changes in forensic developments, legislation, technology, crime and demand occur; adapting to the needs of detainees and the Force.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
13 600 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/03/2024
End:
29/02/2032
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Competitive procedure with negotiation
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest
Date:
29/09/2023
Local time: 17:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Northumbria Police
Forth Banks
Newcastle
NE1 3PH
UK
E-mail: michael.maude@northumbria.police.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
04/08/2023