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Request for Information ( RFI ) Evaluation of Navigator diversionary pilot for prolific shoplifters

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire

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11 Aug 2026 at 11:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire is seeking information from experienced providers to evaluate the Navigator diversionary pilot for prolific shoplifters. The requirement is for evaluation consultancy services, covering assessment of the pilot and its delivery. The work is associated with Hertfordshire and is intended to support the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s understanding of the pilot’s effectiveness. The planned arrangement is expected to be a grant agreement rather than a conventional procurement contract. This is therefore relevant to organisations with experience of evaluating public services, diversionary interventions, criminal justice programmes or related pilot projects, particularly those able to work with a police and crime commissioner and stakeholders in Hertfordshire.

This process is at the planning and preliminary market-engagement stage: the buyer is requesting information and does not anticipate a procurement process at this stage. The buyer expects to appoint the service provider through a grant agreement following the request-for-information process. Market engagement is scheduled to conclude by 28 August 2026, and a subsequent notice is expected on 2 September 2026. The service period is estimated to run from 7 September 2026 to 6 September 2027. The stated value is £10,000 excluding VAT, or £12,000 including VAT. There is one planned requirement, with an indicative status of planning. The buyer has indicated that the dates are estimates rather than fixed commitments.

The work is likely to suit specialist evaluation consultancies, research organisations and experienced independent providers with the ability to design and deliver an evaluation of a diversionary pilot involving prolific shoplifters. Relevant strengths include experience evaluating public-sector services or criminal justice interventions, collecting and analysing evidence, assessing outcomes and producing clear findings for public-sector decision-makers. Providers should be prepared to demonstrate relevant previous delivery experience and an understanding of working with policing and community partners. The requirement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises, so smaller specialist organisations and mission-led providers may be well placed to prepare. Interested organisations can use the engagement stage to explain their relevant capability and experience.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information ( RFI ) Evaluation of Navigator diversionary pilot for prolific shoplifters

Notice Description

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire is seeking information from experienced providers regarding the delivery of an evaluation of the Navigator diversionary pilot. Please note - The intention is for the OPCC to award the service following the RFI process via a Grant agreement A procurement process is not anticipated at this stage. Start & end dates on this notice are estimated This opportunity can be found a follows: 1. Log in to our supplier portal at https://7force.force.com/login 2. Locate the opportunity under the 'Find Opportunities' section 3. Click 'Register Interest' 4. You can then go to 'My Proposals & Quotes' to view the documentation and submit your response. 5. Once you have completed all relevant Requirement Sections, ensure you click the 'Submit' button to ensure your responses are received by us. Upon clicking 'Submit' you will receive a confirmation email.

Planning Information

please see Request for information document

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e116
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076136-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Sep 2026 - 6 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
HARPENDEN
Postcode
AL5 4GZ
Postcode Area
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC
Local Authority
St Albans
Electoral Ward
Harpenden West
Westminster Constituency
Harpenden and Berkhamsted

Further Information

Notice Documents

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