Scope
Reference
049-POL-24
Description
West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) as the contracting authority for West Yorkshire Police (WYP) wish to invite Suppliers for the provision of healthcare and forensic services in custody.
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 Suite at Pudsey (Leeds) which is occasionally used.
Plus the North East Counter Terrorism Unit is based in West Yorkshire.
The Force requires one HCP to be embedded at each of the six custody suites. One additional HCP is required as peripatetic cover, referred to locally as resilience cover, to work across all custody suites providing additional assistance and support as required by fluctuations in demand for service. The peripatetic HCP will predominantly be based at Trafalgar House Bradford custody suite when not required to provide cover/assistance at any of the other custody suites.
The service will be supported by an online booking system for the request of healthcare services, triaging & prioritising the order of calls and allocation of assessments to the correct HCP.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 27 September 2026 to 30 September 2031
- Possible extension to 30 September 2036
- 10 years, 4 days
Description of possible extension:
The Contract is anticipated to commence 27th September 2026 and expire 30th September 2031, with the provision to extend for a further period, or successive periods, up to 30th September 2036.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85100000 - Health services
Contract locations
- UKE4 - West Yorkshire
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
6 January 2026
Enquiry deadline
3 February 2026, 11:59pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
9 February 2026, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All Responses must be submitted through the Bluelight Electronic Tendering Portal: https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
Guidance for using the Portal can be found at: sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf
In the event of any issues with the Portal at any time before, during or after the Procurement Process, please contact the Portal's technical support team at:
Phone: +44 (0) 114 407 0065
E-mail: support@in-tend.co.uk
Website: http://www.in-tend.co.uk
Suppliers should ensure that an appropriate person is selected as the main point of contact on the Portal. It is also the responsibility of the Supplier to ensure that the key contact details for the organisation are maintained and up to date on the Supplier profile on the Portal. All correspondence will be sent electronically via the Portal to this person.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 May 2026
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Competitive flexible procedure description
It is planned that the CFP will consist of the following stages:
Stage 1 - Initial Tender Stage
Stage 2 - Negotiation and BAFO Stage
Stage 3 - Preferred Supplier Stage (including demonstration of the Supplier's online booking/referral system)
Contracting authority
West Yorkshire Police
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQLT-6495-QHVP
PO Box 9, Laburnum Road
Wakefield
WF1 3QP
United Kingdom
Region: UKE45 - Wakefield
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government