Planning

Enterprise to Employment

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

12 Feb 2026 at 15:14

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

12 Feb 2026 at 14:57

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands is planning to commission an "Enterprise to Employment" service targeted at individuals in Birmingham associated with criminal activities. This service aims to provide effective mentoring to equip them with the skills and knowledge required to be employable or start their own business. The procurement is currently in the planning stage under an open procedure, with key deadlines set for enquiries ending on 10th March 2026, tender submissions by 4th May 2026, and the anticipated award period concluding on 29th June 2026. The initiative falls under the services category, with specific focuses on justice services, rehabilitation, police services, education, and training within the region UKG31.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the justice services or educational and training sectors to contribute towards social rehabilitation and community upliftment in Birmingham. It is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering a chance to leverage mentoring expertise in the shaping of community-focused, impactful services. The contract allows for a potential two-year extension beyond its provisional end date in 2029, with the procurement portal hosted on the West Midlands PCC's website, facilitating electronic submissions in English. Consequently, businesses capable of delivering high-quality mentoring and rehabilitative services are well-positioned to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Enterprise to Employment

Notice Description

The Office of the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner wants to commission an Enterprising for Employment service for Birmingham. This initiative will provide a personalised, effective mentoring service for individuals associated with criminality, to equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to be employable and/or an entrepreneur.

Planning Information

The draft specification will be published on the West Midlands OPCC website for comment and feedback. A pre-market engagement event will be held for interested bidders. Date to be arranged.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0652e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013025-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement 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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

75230000 - Justice services

75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals

75241100 - Police services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
6 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
procurement@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

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