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Police Custody Healthcare and Forensic Service

WAC ID:323440

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Source:	Find a Tender Service (FTS)
Notice Type:	Tender update
Buyer:	Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Greater Manchester Police
Main Category:	Services
Procurement Method:	—
Tender Status:	Unknown
Estimated Value (ex. VAT):	Not specified
Release Date:	7 June 2022
Application Deadline:	—
Procurement ID (OCID):	ocds-h6vhtk-03376e
Notice Reference:	015599-2022

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Tender notice· 13 May 2022
Police Custody Healthcare and Forensic Service
Tender update· 7 Jun 2022Viewing
Police Custody Healthcare and Forensic Service

Earlier notices predate the Procurement Act 2023 (commenced 24 Feb 2025) and therefore don't carry UK1–UK17 codes.

Contracting Authority

Organisation

Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Greater Manchester Police

Description

The Police Custody Healthcare and Forensic Service operates within all GMP custody suites and provides a clinical assessment of a patient's fitness for detention, interview, charge or supports an exit release risk assessment as required/requested by GMP, for all detainees brought into GMP custody. The Service also provides support to the forensic process carrying out activities such as taking samples for evidential purposes. The Service supports the rights of the patient and the role that the Police have of investigating crime. In this respect, the Police are strictly governed by legislation in particular the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and its Codes of Practice (PACE)