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title: "Early Intervention Child Mentor Service in Cumbria to Support Children at Risk of Offending"
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# Early Intervention Child Mentor Service in Cumbria to Support Children at Risk of Offending

Buyer: THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71f48d90-b1d9-4afd-b107-a7584cee6211

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## Summary

The Cumbria Office of Police & Crime Commissioner is currently engaged in the procurement process for an Early Intervention Child Mentor Service aimed at supporting children at risk of offending. The contract, which runs from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2025 with a potential extension, falls within the services industry, specifically under community service provisions. The estimated annual budget for the service ranges from £130,000 to £150,000. The open procedure for this tender concluded on 20 January 2022, and the successful supplier awarded the contract is Barnardo Services Ltd, with a contract value of approximately £439,597.

This procurement opportunity presents significant avenues for business growth, particularly for organisations within the community service and rehabilitation sectors. Businesses that offer tailored, trauma-informed support services or that have a background in working with vulnerable children and families would be well-suited to compete for future similar contracts. The collaborative nature of the service, which involves partnerships with local authorities and police, highlights the importance of demonstrating a comprehensive approach to child welfare and community support in proposals.

## Notice

The Cumbria Office of Police & Crime Commissioner is undertaking this procurement exercise with the overall aim is to commission an early intervention service, which will provide a holistic and trauma informed approach to ensure children are not unnecessarily criminalised by taking every opportunity to divert them away from offending and to prevent the involvement of statutory services. The service will work in conjunction with Cumbria Constabulary's Child Centred Policing Teams located in the North, West and South of Cumbria, and will focus on delivery around a Child Mentor model. The Child Mentor will be responsible for providing tailored and needs-led, one-to-one support to children who are displaying early signs of risk-taking behaviour and vulnerability to criminalisation. The service will work in partnership with other support organisations to build a whole system approach that creates a share vision for each child. The service will refer cases, where relevant, to other interventions, with the aim of jointly resolving issues. This service is not to replace existing practices but will offer a new layer of support. Aim/objectives: * Divert children away from the criminal justice system. * Prevent the unnecessary criminalisation of children. * Prevent the involvement of statutory agencies. * Break the offending cycle. * Prevent further harm. * Support children to make better choices to improve their life opportunities. * Consider the wider family and ability to offer additional support, to help the child. Contract period 1.4.22 to 31.3.24 with option to extend for 12 months to 31.3.25. Estimated annual budget range PS130,000-PS150,000 (excluding VAT) per annum for service as defined within ITT Part Two (Operational Requirements and Specification). In addition, it is anticipated that during the Contract term the Commission involving the awarded Contract Supplier will bid for appropriate external grant funding opportunities that may arise which would enhance the service provision to users and service outcomes. If the Authority is successful, this could potentially increase the estimated Contract value by up to 25%. The advertised estimate highest value has been based on the upper value.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da0a6257-a1d9-40ca-8b12-4919b372937b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £563,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £439,596 |
| 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 | THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA |
| Locality | PENRITH, CUMBRIA |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA10 2AU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Penrith South |
| Westminster constituency | Penrith and Solway |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARNARDO SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

## Release History

- 18 May 2022 at 08:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da0a6257-a1d9-40ca-8b12-4919b372937b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da0a6257-a1d9-40ca-8b12-4919b372937b
  18th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=41396&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/34578
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

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