---
title: "Custody Diversion"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034806"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034806.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA POLICE"
published: "2022-09-14"
---

# Custody Diversion

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034806

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## Summary

The Northumbria Police is seeking a provider for a tender titled "Custody Diversion" in the services category of health and social work services. The procurement process involves working with a Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) to reduce serious violence, targeting Children and Young People up to the age of 25 at risk of engaging in serious violence and/or knife crime. The deadline for submission has been extended until 23rd September 2022.

This tender from the Northumbria Police offers opportunities for qualified providers to engage in an important public service initiative aimed at reducing serious violence in the community. Businesses in health and social work services particularly focusing on violence reduction and youth support are well-suited to compete in this stage for the "Custody Diversion" procurement. The extension of the submission deadline provides more time for interested providers to prepare their proposals and potentially grow their business through this contract.

## Notice

1.1 The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner is one of twenty areas that have secured funding from the Home Office to develop a Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) and commission services to deliver interventions that reduce serious violence. 1.2 The Northumbria VRU uses a Public Health Approach to tackle violent crime by working collaboratively with police, local government, health agencies, education representatives and other community representatives to crime to address the underlying causes of serious violence. 1.3 The VRU is seeking a suitable qualified Provider to offer a teachable moment, at the point of which the offer of support is more likely to be heard in a positive way. The service will become a pathway within custody and community settings across the Northumbria Police Force Area and work with Children and Young People up to the age of 25 at risk of engaging in serious violence and/ or knife crime.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

1.1 The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner is one of twenty areas that have secured funding from the Home Office to develop a Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) and commission services to deliver interventions that reduce serious violence. 1.2 The Northumbria VRU uses a Public Health Approach to tackle violent crime by working collaboratively with police, local government, health agencies, education representatives and other community representatives to crime to address the underlying causes of serious violence. 1.3 The VRU is seeking a suitable qualified Provider to offer a teachable moment, at the point of which the offer of support is more likely to be heard in a positive way. The service will become a pathway within custody and community settings across the Northumbria Police Force Area and work with Children and Young People up to the age of 25 at risk of engaging in serious violence and/ or knife crime.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025818-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,050,000 |
| Lots value | £1,050,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBRIA POLICE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 3PH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 66162000 - Custody services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2022 at 14:37 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025818-2022
- 2 Sep 2022 at 05:13 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024548-2022
- 18 Aug 2022 at 14:42 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023003-2022
- 12 Aug 2022 at 07:27 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022235-2022
- 25 Jul 2022 at 07:56 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020079-2022
- 17 Jun 2022 at 16:27 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016737-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=48410&B=BLUELIGHT
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/30496

## Provenance

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