The renovation of the Longsight Police Station
custody suite will provide GMP with a modernised facility to enable
the appropriate management of detainees, ensuring GMP has capacity
to safely manage current and projected future demand. The upgrades
to the suite will provide an enhanced working environment for
staff, promote detainee wellbeing, and provide an upgraded facility
close to an area of high demand and to Manchester and Salford Court
facilities- maximising efficiency for Police Officers and
staff.
To go to tender:
Police custody suites are complex and highly specialised
facilities, with a limited number of construction companies
nationwide having relevant experience of delivering similar
projects.
Due to the technical requirements and complexity of custody suites,
the earlier a construction partner can be appointed and start to
develop the scheme alongside the designers, GMP and other
stakeholders, the more benefit and value can be added to the
project, including de-risking the construction which will minimise
the possibility of delay or cost overrun.
The North West Construction Hub (NWCH) Framework offers a fully
compliant access route to providers with a proven track record and
experience in delivering projects similar to the Longsight Custody
Suite renovation.
Therefore the recommended decision is that approval is given to
tender and subsequently award the contract for the provision of a
specialised construction partner to undertake the Longsight Custody
Suite upgrade using The North West Construction Hub (NWCH)
Framework.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/05/2024
Decision due: 26 Mar 2024 by GM Deputy Mayor, Treasurer GMCA
Contact: Lisa Lees Email: lisa.lees@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk.