--- title: "Diversion from offending and early intervention" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-82dbae06-bc8c-4426-aed9-70bccb5e768c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-82dbae06-bc8c-4426-aed9-70bccb5e768c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-82dbae06-bc8c-4426-aed9-70bccb5e768c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-82dbae06-bc8c-4426-aed9-70bccb5e768c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT" published: "2022-11-01" --- # Diversion from offending and early intervention Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82dbae06-bc8c-4426-aed9-70bccb5e768c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-82dbae06-bc8c-4426-aed9-70bccb5e768c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-82dbae06-bc8c-4426-aed9-70bccb5e768c.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Brent is seeking a provider for a "Diversion from Offending and Early Intervention" programme, running until March 2025. This programme aims to offer various services targeted at vulnerable individuals at risk of reoffending. The contract, valued at £271,955.25 GBP, is open for bidding until November 28, 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, with contract activities scheduled to start on January 2, 2023. Potential bidders must consider the suitability requirements set out by the buyer. This tender from London Borough of Brent presents an opportunity for businesses in the social services and social work sectors. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate. The programme includes street-based outreach services, prison support, flexible working hours, and assistance with reoffending pathways. Businesses involved in services related to offender support, housing, education, training, and employment are well-suited to compete for this tender and contribute to the community's welfare. ## Notice Brent Council is seeking a suitably qualified provider to deliver a Diversion from Offending and Early Intervention Programme to run until March 2025. This provision will provide a range of services focusing on the needs of the cohort, linked to both the nine pathways of reoffending, and the earlier identification for earlier intervention and will be targeted towards those at risk of vulnerability and/or reoffending behaviour. This programme will have multiple functions for the duration of this contract and will provide support in the following ways: - Provide a street based outreach service to enable earlier identification and intervention of those on the cusp of offending or not yet known to statutory services at risk of increased offending; - Gaining access to the main London prisons such as HMP Wormwood Scrubs, Wandsworth and Feltham Young Offenders Institute to be able to provide support to cohort offenders prior to release; - Meet the targeted cohort at the prison gate when released and escort to release appointments; - Provide flexible working hours to meet the needs of the clients to be able to accommodate working and schooling hours, shift work outside of Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm dependent on a case by case basis. - Provide assistance with appointments as required i.e. escort to probation appointments, health appointments etc.; - Provide support around the pathways of reoffending1 e.g. housing support and assistance securing housing, education, training and employment, with the aim of securing employment and support with drug and alcohol needs. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0425250b-cf35-4e42-ad02-cf4e838b68f1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £271,955 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT | | Locality | WEMBLEY | | Post town | Harrow | | Postcode | HA9 0FJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI72 Brent | | Local authority | Brent | | Electoral ward | Wembley Park | | Westminster constituency | Brent West | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 75231230 - Prison services - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation - 85320000 - Social services ## Release History - 1 Nov 2022 at 21:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0425250b-cf35-4e42-ad02-cf4e838b68f1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0425250b-cf35-4e42-ad02-cf4e838b68f1 1st November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.brent.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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