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Female Out of Court Resolution Service

SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY

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10 Jul 2026 at 13:29

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking bids for a "Female Out of Court Resolution Service". This opportunity is categorized under the Justice services industry, with the primary service areas covering the region of UKE3 in the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open procurement method under the special regime of "lightTouch". The tender is valued at £415,000, with a gross amount of £498,000. Interested parties must submit their bids by 12:00 BST on the 4th of August, 2026. The inquiry period ends on the 24th of July, 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on the 1st of October, 2026 and could extend to a maximum of 30th September, 2031 based on performance evaluations.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for service providers specialized in community-based crime diversion programmes to expand their services in the South Yorkshire area. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) have been identified as suitable candidates, enhancing their possibilities for growth. Successful applicants will focus not only on quality and price but also on delivering significant social value according to the procurement evaluation criteria. This opportunity allows businesses to engage in a meaningful social cause by reducing the recidivism rate and improving the lives of women in their community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Female Out of Court Resolution Service

Notice Description

The opportunity is for a provider of a community-based service that will, on referral from South Yorkshire Police as part of a caution with conditions, divert women who have committed offences away from the criminal justice system and provide proportionate, informed, and timely interventions designed to meet the needs of women. The service aims to reduce reoffending and the escalation of offending and improve outcomes for women, their families, and their communities across South Yorkshire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and, a continued need for the service (dependant on the outcome of a value for money / impact assessment of the service)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c8a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065222-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75230000 - Justice services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£415,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£415,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2BQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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