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Published 18 Nov 2016

Provision of Medical Services at Border Force Custody Suites

Home Office · London

Key facts

Estimated value
£548,435
Contract starts
30 Sep 2016
Contract ends
30 Sep 2020
Buyer type
Central government

Description

The scope of the tender is for the Provision of healthcare in a Border Force custody environment. PACE Code C sets out the requirements for the detention, treatment and questioning of suspects. In addition itprovides a legislative framework for Border Force custody staff as to when it is appropriate to access medicalattention, and includes detained persons who: — Appear to be suffering from a physical illness. — Are a SIDT (‘Suspected Internal Drug Trafficker’ or ‘stuffer/ swallower’) — Are injured. — Appear to be suffering from mental ill health (or disablement, or difficulty that means that the detainee is likely to be mentally vulnerable or require additional support). — Appear to have a drug or alcohol dependence or withdrawal which is likely to affect their safety. Appear to need a medical examination. — Request a medical examination. The medical provider is required to provide healthcare services in any of the above circumstances. There will be seven lots available: Manchester, Birmingham, Stansted, Harwich, Gatwick, Heathrow and Dover. Suppliers will be able to bid for single or multiple lots.

Additional information: Any potential Suppliers who are interested in undertaking this role should provide the following details to theContract Authority: — Company name & details; — Contact name & details; — UK VAT registration number (if applicable). — Brief company summary (1 page A4) It is intended to carry out a Supplier Engagement Event, on Thursday 12.5.2016. During this process, theAuthority will look to the participants to assist in refining their requirement. Places are limited, If you wish totake advantage of this opportunity and to participate in the Event, you should register your interest via e-mail [email protected] no later than 17:00 on the 6.5.2016 Please note this is a request for information only. The contracting authority does not undertake to enter into any contractual agreement on the basis of this prior information.

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