UK

Prior information notice - Call for competition

Information

Published

Expire date: 04/10/2023

External Reference: 2023-547906

FTS Reference: 2023-022833

Prior information notice - Call for competition

Prior information notice

Services

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 code:  UKC -  NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
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 submitted
electronically via:  https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=71612&B=BLUELIGHT
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
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  -  Health services
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: 13600000.00  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  -  Health services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKC -  NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
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: 13600000.00  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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Competitive procedure with negotiation
IV.1.8)

Information about the 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

English

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