---
title: "Commissioning of a Diversionary Service for West Mercia PCC"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-160c86c2-c255-484b-ba67-35bce85404e4"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-160c86c2-c255-484b-ba67-35bce85404e4"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-160c86c2-c255-484b-ba67-35bce85404e4.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-160c86c2-c255-484b-ba67-35bce85404e4.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WARWICKSHIRE POLICE & WEST MERCIA POLICE PROCUREMENT & CONTRACTS DEPARTMENT"
published: "2020-02-14"
---

# Commissioning of a Diversionary Service for West Mercia PCC

Buyer: WARWICKSHIRE POLICE & WEST MERCIA POLICE PROCUREMENT & CONTRACTS DEPARTMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-160c86c2-c255-484b-ba67-35bce85404e4

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-160c86c2-c255-484b-ba67-35bce85404e4)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-160c86c2-c255-484b-ba67-35bce85404e4.json)

## Summary

The procurement process for the commissioning of a Diversionary Service for West Mercia PCC, initiated by the Warwickshire Police & West Mercia Police Procurement & Contracts Department, is centred on addressing the exploitation risks faced by children and young people. The procurement falls under the health and social work services category and took place in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender was awarded in a complete status on 7th February 2020, with a contract period commencing on 1st April 2020 and concluding on 31st March 2023. This open procedure procurement had a total contract value of £3,000,000 and the submission deadline was 25th November 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in health and social services, to engage in initiatives aimed at enhancing resilience among vulnerable youth populations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given their capacity to innovate and deliver locally tailored solutions. Businesses involved in social services, counselling, and community support would be well-suited to compete for future opportunities arising from the ongoing needs of the West Mercia area.

## Notice

The West Mercia Diversionary Network has been commissioned to reduce: The Risk of Children and Young People (C&YP) being exploited and /or The number of C&YP entering the Criminal Justice System (CJS). The trauma some C&YP experience heightens vulnerability, decreasing health and social outcomes and increases their risk of exploitation and entering the Criminal Justice System. The Diversionary Network will help build resilience in those affected, decrease the risk of victimisation, resulting in a reduction in offending behaviour and ultimately to an enriched safer life.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ebea5dd-7213-4463-9574-852c7f80e505 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WARWICKSHIRE POLICE & WEST MERCIA POLICE PROCUREMENT & CONTRACTS DEPARTMENT |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR3 8SP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Wychavon |
| Electoral ward | North Claines & Salwarpe |
| Westminster constituency | Droitwich and Evesham |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE CHILDREN SOCIETY (SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2020 at 08:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ebea5dd-7213-4463-9574-852c7f80e505

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ebea5dd-7213-4463-9574-852c7f80e505
  14th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=30465&B=BLUELIGHT
  This was a procurement for Services specified in the PCR 2015 as those covered by the Light Touch Regime. Please note: this is an award notification with the contract having been awarded to the economic operator detailed below.
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/30493
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.westmercia.police.uk

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-160c86c2-c255-484b-ba67-35bce85404e4. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-160c86c2-c255-484b-ba67-35bce85404e4.json.