Provision of Healthcare Services in Custody

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire is seeking a supplier to deliver healthcare and forensic services across all custody suites operated by Lincolnshire Police, with an estimated contract value of £14,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract will cover healthcare and forensic provision within the force’s custody facilities for an initial term of ten years, supporting the healthcare needs of people held in police custody.

Service Requirements

The successful supplier will provide healthcare and forensic services across all Lincolnshire Police custody suites.

The procurement covers healthcare-related services, including nursing and medical personnel, as reflected in the published CPV classifications. The notice does not provide further details of the specific clinical services, staffing arrangements or forensic procedures required.

Providers should review the full tender documentation to understand the service specification and operational requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are identified as particularly suitable participants.

Contract Information

• Buyer: The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire
• Deadline: 31 January 2027, 11:59pm
• Contract Value: £14,000,000 excluding VAT (£16,800,000 including VAT)
• Delivery Length: 10 years, from 1 September 2027 to 31 August 2037
• Tender Reference: CCM/1605
• Tender Link: Atamis – Procurement Portal
• Award Method: Open procedure

The enquiry deadline is 8 January 2027 at 11:59pm. The estimated award decision date is 24 March 2027.

Evaluation Criteria

The tender will be evaluated against the following published criteria:

• Quality: 50%
• Price: 30%
• Social Value: 10%
• Presentation: 10%

Quality and presentation together account for 60% of the overall evaluation, alongside price and social value.

Commercial Relevance

This opportunity may interest healthcare providers, clinical staffing organisations and specialist forensic service providers with the capability to deliver services in police custody settings. The ten-year contract offers the potential for a long-term service arrangement across Lincolnshire Police’s custody estate.

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