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title: "DEFERRED PROSECUTION SCHEME"
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# DEFERRED PROSECUTION SCHEME

Buyer: MERSEYSIDE POLICE - PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7dc00bde-9fca-4eaf-a355-ace7d3f0f4be

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Deferred Prosecution Scheme is conducted by the Merseyside Police - Procurement Department, aimed at providing services related to community support and rehabilitation of young adults aged 18-24. The procurement, categorised under the services industry, has reached the Award stage with an active contract worth approximately £299,709.33. The contract period is set to commence on 6 April 2021 and conclude on 5 April 2022. The tender was open until 24 February 2021, addressing the needs within the North West region of England, where the contract will be delivered.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in community services, rehabilitation, or related fields, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in support services or programmes aimed at preventing re-offending or supporting young adults in distress would be well-suited to compete. The initiative provides a platform for these businesses to contribute positively to social outcomes while potentially expanding their client base through collaboration with local authorities like the Merseyside Police.

## Notice

The Merseyside Police Deferred Prosecution Scheme is an initiative, it seeks to respond to the specific needs of young adults (18-24yrs) and recognise that maturity into adulthood is not a linear and universal process that is completed upon reaching ones eighteenth birthday. Moreover it seeks to ensure maturity, health and wider offending factors are correctly assessed and identified by specialist key worker who can make informed recommendations as to the best outcome to support the individual away from crime (supported desistence) and improve their life chances.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43ecaa44-8fe6-449a-99b1-60c34486dc93 |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2021 - 5 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £299,709 |
| 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 | MERSEYSIDE POLICE - PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L1 8JX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CITY HEARTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2021 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43ecaa44-8fe6-449a-99b1-60c34486dc93

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43ecaa44-8fe6-449a-99b1-60c34486dc93
  23rd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36416&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/32215
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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