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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 10:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire, with the title "Request for Information (RFI) Evaluation of Navigator diversionary pilot for prolific shoplifters," is currently in the planning stage. This project falls under the services industry category and specifically relates to evaluation consultancy services (CPV: 79419000). Located in the region of UKH23, United Kingdom, the tender involves a preliminary market engagement with a key milestone due on 28 August 2026. The notice is designed as a Request for Information with the possibility of awarding a service via a Grant agreement, and the contract period is anticipated to run from 7 September 2026 to 6 September 2027. Business users should be aware of the future notice date scheduled for 2 September 2026.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for firms specialising in evaluation consultancy services to engage with a public authority dedicated to addressing challenges within the policing sector. Businesses that are particularly suited for this opportunity include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), due to the suitability preferences outlined in the procurement details. Participation in this tender can facilitate business growth by allowing firms to showcase their expertise in evaluating innovative projects that have societal impact and align with public safety objectives. Companies interested in participating are encouraged to register their interest through the supplier portal by navigating to the 'Find Opportunities' section and following the outlined process to submit their responses.

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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 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HARPENDEN
Postcode
AL5 4GZ
Post Town
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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