Notice Information
Notice Title
Regional Pre-Arrest Diversion Service
Notice Description
Service provides an out of court disposal (OOCR) to be given to an individual found in possession of a controlled drug. As an OOCR the intervention is an alternative to arrest and charge for possession. The expectation is that by undertaking the intervention there will be less chance of the individual continuing to use controlled substances.
Planning Information
Draft Specification is being shared with suppliers for comments prior to being finalised. Engagement event being held on 26th January 2026 11am to 12pm online. Please see West Mids PCC website for event brite link, or email the team.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-0554e8
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010507-2026
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
75 - Administration, defence and social security services
90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
-
- CPV Codes
75230000 - Justice services
75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals
75241100 - Police services
90743200 - Toxic substances rehabilitation services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £1,046,000 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
- £1,046,000 £1M-£10M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- 2 Mar 20261 weeks to go
- Future Notice Date
- 2 Feb 2026Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
- Recurrence
- 2030-07-01
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS
- Contact Name
- Rachel Stephenson
- Contact Email
- commissioning@westmidlands.police.uk
- Contact Phone
- 01216266060
Buyer Location
- Locality
- BIRMINGHAM
- Postcode
- B4 6AT
- Post Town
- Birmingham
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLG West Midlands (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLG3 West Midlands
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLG31 Birmingham
- Delivery Location
- TLG West Midlands (England), TLG3 West Midlands
-
- Local Authority
- Birmingham
- Electoral Ward
- Ladywood
- Westminster Constituency
- Birmingham Ladywood
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010507-2026
5th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085868-2025
23rd December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035696-2025
27th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
All documents and links will be provided in our procurement portal 'Intend'
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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