In brief
- A$13.3m, 61-month Perth Watch House nursing contract to Baseline Group.
- 24/7 nursing for detainees, including intoxication and mental illness cases.
- WA Police awarded 107 contracts worth A$432.9m in 2026.
Western Australia Police Force has awarded Baseline Group (Personnel) an A$13.3 million contract to provide full-time nursing services at the Perth Watch House for 61 months, according to a notice on Tenders WA.
The contract covers 24/7 nursing at the Perth Watch House, the force's principal detention site for people awaiting their first court appearance. Nurses manage people in custody, including those awaiting extradition or held on outstanding warrants. Presenting conditions include alcohol or drug intoxication, mental illness and underlying medical issues.
It is the first contract between WA Police and Baseline Group in GovMarket records. Baseline Group has one public sector contract worth A$13.3 million in GovMarket records.
In 2026, WA Police has made 107 awards worth A$432.9 million in GovMarket records. Its largest other 2026 contract is an A$306.5 million award to DXC Technology.
The contract runs from 21 October 2026 to 8 November 2031. The notice was published on 23 October.
Key facts
* 2026 so far
| Year | Value | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $140.2m | 92 |
| 2022 | $191.8m | 89 |
| 2023 | $89.8m | 125 |
| 2024 | $165.9m | 154 |
| 2025 | $272.4m | 96 |
| 2026 | $432.9m | 107 |
Written from published notices and GovMarket contract records. Totals cover GovMarket records, which start at different dates for each source.
