Custody Healthcare Services for the Chief Constable of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary

Concepts

• eastleigh
• medical personnel
• healthcare administration
• wight constabulary
• custody footfall
• basis service
• newport isle
• healthcare
• medical healthcare
• wight

Location

There are currently six Police stations throughout Hampshire and the Isle of Wight that are designated under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 to be used for the purpose of detaining arrested persons. Four of these are used on a daily basis and the remaining two are held in reserve and are only occasionally used. The service provider may also be required to attend other locations in relation to the provision of the service, including but not limited to, other Force owned sites in Hampshire and Isle of Wight, NHS sites and hospital attendances including Frimley Park Hospital on occasion. Full details provided within the Specification.

Description

The Force is looking to engage with suitable organisations who can provide fully qualified, trained & competent healthcare professionals to support the complex custody healthcare needs for detainees and suspects in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Interested organisations should be aware that this healthcare service will be delivered, in the main, within the secure estate of a Police custody suite/unit. Medical healthcare is ancillary but critical to the role the Police have of investigating crime. Police Forces are strictly governed by legislation in particular the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and its Codes of Practice.

Total Quantity or Scope

The contract start date for provision of the services shall be 7th June 2024.  The contract shall run for an initial period of 3 years until 6th June 2027 but has two extension options lasting 24 months. First extension until 6th June 2029, with a further 24-month extension until 6th June 2031 if desired. Main aim of service is to deliver 24/7 365/366 embedded custody healthcare service to Southampton, Portsmouth and Basingstoke and deliver a part embedded, & part call out basis service at Newport Isle of Wight between the hours of 07:30 - 14:00 embedded, and all other times to be a call out. This will be subject to review once a year to review custody footfall, and whether this is working for both the Company and Police. Full details can be obtained from the Specification. How to access the documents We recommend that you refer to the e-tendering guidance for suppliers which can be found by clicking on 'Information for Suppliers' at the top of the In-Tend home page. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire If your organisation is not registered on the Hampshire In-tend portal, please go to the website stated above and click on the 'Register' tab - registration is free. Interested parties should register their interest in the project via In-Tend , and complete and submit the requested documents together along with any supporting information.

CPV Codes

• 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel
• 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services
• 85121100 - General-practitioner services
• 85141200 - Services provided by nurses

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are not available.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

The requirements for this contract are stipulated across the Specification document and the Contract document. Please ensure you are fully briefed and understand all requirements prior to submitting your tender.