---
title: "DEFERRED PROSECUTION SCHEME"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028e2e"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# DEFERRED PROSECUTION SCHEME

Buyer: MERSEYSIDE POLICE - PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028e2e

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## Summary

The Merseyside Police - Procurement Department is conducting a tender for the "Deferred Prosecution Scheme", an initiative aimed at supporting young adults aged 18-24 in avoiding offending behaviours. This procurement, classified under the category of services, is currently in the award stage, having completed its tendering period which ended on 24 February 2021. The successful contract was signed on 23 March 2021, with an estimated value of £299,701.33. The services will be delivered in Merseyside, UK, primarily focusing on the provision of community support services related to offender rehabilitation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in community services, rehabilitation, or youth support initiatives. Companies with experience in providing tailored support to vulnerable groups, such as non-profit organisations or small to medium enterprises (SMEs) focusing on social work or mental health services, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this procurement process can contribute to business growth while making a positive impact on community safety and rehabilitation efforts.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007086-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £299,701 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLD7 Merseyside |

## 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

- 7 Apr 2021 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007086-2021
- 28 Jan 2021 at 15:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001752-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merseyside.police.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36416&B=BLUELIGHT
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/32215

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