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Female Out of Court Resolution Diversion Service

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Sep 2026 at 16:15

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

10 Jul 2026 at 14:29

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority procured a community-based justice service for women in South Yorkshire who are referred by South Yorkshire Police as part of a caution with conditions. The service diverts women who have committed offences away from the criminal justice system through proportionate, informed and timely interventions tailored to their needs. Its purpose is to reduce reoffending and escalation of offending, while improving outcomes for women, their families and communities. This is a public service contract in the justice-services category. Delivery is across South Yorkshire. The requirement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises, and is operated under the light-touch regime.

The procurement is complete and was awarded on 9 September 2026 to The Cyrenians Ltd. It used a below-threshold open competition, with two final-stage bids, including one from an SME. The awarded value is £415,000 excluding VAT, or £498,000 including VAT. The contract runs from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2028, with an option for three further 12-month extensions, giving a maximum end date of 30 September 2031, subject to performance, continuing need and a value-for-money or impact assessment. Enquiries closed on 24 July 2026 and tenders closed at noon on 4 August 2026. Evaluation was based on 80% quality, 10% price and 10% social value; selection criteria were pass or fail.

This award indicates demand for providers able to deliver women-centred, community-based interventions alongside criminal justice and policing partners. Credible competitors for a future requirement would need the operational capability to accept police referrals linked to cautions with conditions, assess individual needs and provide proportionate, timely support. They would also need a clear approach to reducing reoffending and preventing escalation, with evidence that their work improves outcomes for women, families and communities. Strong service quality and measurable social value are particularly important because quality carries most of the evaluation weighting and social value is assessed separately. Organisations with established local partnerships, experienced practitioners, robust safeguarding and outcome-monitoring arrangements would be well placed. The requirement is accessible to both SMEs and VCSEs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Female Out of Court Resolution Diversion 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/085527-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

CPV Codes

75230000 - Justice services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2BQ
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Cyrenians

Further Information

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