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Regional Pre-Arrest Diversion Service

Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

23 Mar 2026 at 13:35

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 14:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

23 Dec 2025 at 14:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

27 Jun 2025 at 11:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands is involved in the procurement process for the "Regional Pre-Arrest Diversion Service," targeting the justice services industry category in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This process involves a service contract for an out-of-court disposal relating to drug possession, aiming to reduce repeated substance use offences. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, with the award of the contract now pending following the submission period which ended on 2 March 2026. The contract supports justice-related services and may incorporate extensions of up to two additional years post the initial contract period ending on 30 June 2029. Key dates include a standstill period concluding on 1 April 2026 and a milestone future signature date scheduled for 24 April 2026.

This tender, awarded to Red Snapper Managed Services Ltd, provides an excellent opportunity for businesses in justice, rehabilitation, and police services sectors to grow by delivering vital community programmes that address drug-related issues. Enterprises that can offer innovative solutions in rehabilitative interventions are well-suited to compete in these types of contracts, benefiting from opportunities to supply high-quality services within the justice system. The open nature of this procedure favours large and small enterprises focusing on social value and cost-effective service delivery. The potential renewals mean sustained engagement possibilities in serving community welfare and public safety, making this a strategic growth avenue for businesses in similar domains.

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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/026276-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,046,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
23 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-07-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6AT
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Red Snapper Managed Services Ltd

Further Information

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