Planning

Regional Pre-Arrest Diversion Service

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

23 Dec 2025 at 14:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

27 Jun 2025 at 10:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Regional Pre-Arrest Diversion Service," with the contract planned to span from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029, with a potential extension to 2031. This initiative, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, focuses on providing justice services, particularly regarding the detention or rehabilitation of criminals. A preliminary market engagement notice was published on 23rd December 2025, with an engagement event scheduled for 26th January 2026. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with the next notice expected on 2nd February 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in justice services, police services, and rehabilitation. Companies with expertise in providing alternatives to arrest, particularly for controlled substances, will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Such businesses can leverage their services to aid in the reduction of drug use recidivism, contributing to community safety and rehabilitation outcomes. The initiative offers a pathway for businesses to engage in public sector contracts within the justice services sector, potentially leading to long-term collaboration with the West Midlands regional authorities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Regional Pre-Arrest Diversion Service

Notice Description

Service provides an out of court disposal (OOCD) to be given to an individual found in possession of a controlled drug. As an OOCD 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/085868-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Feb 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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