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Award

26 May 2026 at 13:54

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10 Dec 2025 at 11:50

Award

10 Dec 2025 at 11:34

Tender

01 Oct 2025 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire has completed the procurement process for Restorative Justice Related Services, under an open competition procurement method. The process was conducted using the light touch regime, below the threshold of the Procurement Act 2023. The contract, commencing on 1 April 2026, is initially set for a period of three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The service, located within Warwickshire, falls under the industry category of Social Work and Justice Services. The procurement is designed to enable effective Restorative Justice practices, directly supporting victims and offenders. The contract, valued at £330,000, was awarded to Victim Support following completion of the open tender process.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and justice services, focusing on mediation and restorative justice practices. It poses a significant growth potential for organisations capable of delivering efficient, frontline service interventions that align with the commissioning body's emphasis on value for money and effective services. Companies such as large enterprises or SMEs that have expertise in restorative practices or community-related social services might find this contract particularly suitable. Participation could facilitate longer-term strategic partnerships with the police authority and align businesses for future opportunities in government-commissioned social work services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Restorative Justice Related Services

Notice Description

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire (PCC) has awarded a contract for: * Lot 1 - The Restorative Justice (RJ) service will provide direct support to victims and perpetrators of crime across the county through effective RJ practices. The RJ service will form part of a wider multi-agency approach to justice and support services in Warwickshire and will be expected to work closely with a range of partners, including the Lot 2 service provider. * Lot 2 - The anti-social behaviour (ASB) / non-crime restorative service, was terminated and a subsequent new procurement process was undertaken after receiving no compliant bids. This notice is to advise that the Authority has awarded a contract for the Restorative Justice Service, this was following a voluntary standstill period and negotiations regarding the terms and conditions of the contract. The service began on the 01 April 2026 however the contract was not signed by both parties until 22 May 2026. The notice does not allow for providing date of signature beyond the contract start date and the date has therefore been added as 01 April 2026. This tender falls under the Light Touch Regime below threshold, therefore is outside The Procurement Act 2023. Contract Term * Lot 1 - The contract shall be for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend of up to a further 2 x 12 months. The PCC has allocated an annual budget of PS55,000 for the provision of services for Lot 1. This budget will remain fixed for the period of the contract. The PCC is very keen that the service provides good value for money through the delivery of effective and efficient interventions. Bids and services that focus resources on front line service delivery are encouraged. The funding for these services is partly reliant on Government grant. Where grant funding is used to fund services, the terms and conditions of that grant will apply fully to the service provider. Values provided are based on continuing funding and an annual budget that remains the same throughout the initial term and extension periods although it is recognised that funding may change and the budget may go up or down especially outside the initial term of the contract.

Lot Information

Restorative Justice (RJ) service

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Anti-social behaviour (ASB) / non-crime restorative service

The anti-social behaviour (ASB) / non-crime restorative service, which will sit alongside several partners in a Multi-Agency Restorative Justice Hub (MARJH). The service will deliver restorative interventions for cases arising across the Warwickshire community, where a crime has not occurred. The service will provide an accessible, proportionate, and effective early intervention option, within a wider Multi-Agency Restorative Justice Hub (MARJH). Bidder(s) may only bid for one lot. The PCC has allocated an annual budget of PS25,000 for the provision of Lot 2 services. This budget is provided as part of a pilot project. If the pilot is successful and funding is available over the extension periods, the funding envelope will remain the same. The provision of Lot 2 services will be excluded from the PCC's annual grants process. Similarly to Lot 1 services, the PCC is very keen to ensure that Lot 2 services provide good value for money through the delivery of effective and efficient interventions. Bids and services that focus resources on front line service delivery are encouraged. The funding for these services is partly reliant on Government grant. Where grant funding is used to fund services, the terms and conditions of that grant will apply fully to the service provider. The contract shall be for an initial period of 1 year which will run as a pilot with an option to extend for up to a further 4 x 12 months.

Renewal: 4 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a5ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048797-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75230000 - Justice services

75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

85320000 - Social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEK WOOTTON
Postcode
CV35 7QB
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick All Saints & Woodloes
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Victim Support

Further Information

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