--- title: "Commissioning of a Diversionary Service for West Mercia PCC" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6e26287b-0358-4dab-874d-aeb8cf073b23" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6e26287b-0358-4dab-874d-aeb8cf073b23" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e26287b-0358-4dab-874d-aeb8cf073b23.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e26287b-0358-4dab-874d-aeb8cf073b23.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WARWICKSHIRE POLICE & WEST MERCIA POLICE PROCUREMENT & CONTRACTS DEPARTMENT" published: "2019-10-23" --- # Commissioning of a Diversionary Service for West Mercia PCC Buyer: WARWICKSHIRE POLICE & WEST MERCIA POLICE PROCUREMENT & CONTRACTS DEPARTMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e26287b-0358-4dab-874d-aeb8cf073b23 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6e26287b-0358-4dab-874d-aeb8cf073b23) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e26287b-0358-4dab-874d-aeb8cf073b23.json) ## Summary The Warwickshire Police & West Mercia Police Procurement & Contracts Department is seeking bids for the "Commissioning of a Diversionary Service for West Mercia PCC." This initiative aims to establish a network to reduce the exploitation and involvement of children and young people in the Criminal Justice System, enhancing their resilience and safety. The procurement, classified under health and social work services, is currently in the tender stage and was published on 23rd October 2019. The tender period is set to close on 25th November 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2020 and run until 31st March 2025. The service is to be delivered in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom through an open procurement method. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in services aimed at health and social work, particularly those with experience in community support and youth services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this contract is suitable for them. Businesses with expertise in creating diversionary programmes or preventative measures for at-risk youth may find this opportunity particularly relevant, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to community welfare while expanding their operational footprint. ## Notice The West Mercia Diversionary Network is being 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/c1faaecc-4ccd-4f1c-b98d-ffd49f7f8d39 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 23 Oct 2019 at 16:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1faaecc-4ccd-4f1c-b98d-ffd49f7f8d39 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1faaecc-4ccd-4f1c-b98d-ffd49f7f8d39 23rd October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=30465&B=BLUELIGHT This is a procurement for Services specified in the PCR 2015 as those covered by the Light Touch Regime. Organisations interested in this opportunity should refer to the procurement documents available publicly via the following link: https://uk.eu-supply.com for full participation details. - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/30493 User / Company ## Notice URLs - http://www.westmercia.police.uk - https://uk.eu-supply.com ## 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-b5fd17-6e26287b-0358-4dab-874d-aeb8cf073b23. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e26287b-0358-4dab-874d-aeb8cf073b23.json.