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title: "Deferred Prosecution Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043581"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR AVON AND SOMERSET"
published: "2024-04-19"
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# Deferred Prosecution Support Service

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR AVON AND SOMERSET  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043581

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## Summary

Avon and Somerset, represented by the Police and Crime Commissioner, launched a procurement process for a "Deferred Prosecution Support Service" under the social work and related services category. The aim is to introduce an informal out-of-court resolution for 18-24-year-olds, focusing on addressing offending behaviour without the need for admission of guilt. The procedure, identified as "open," involves a Light Touch Regime, giving business opportunities to companies specializing in social work services. The procurement stage has been completed, with an award granted on March 15, 2024, to RISE Mutual.

The "Deferred Prosecution Support Service" tender from Avon and Somerset creates business prospects for service providers looking to engage in innovative approaches to addressing offending behaviour without formal legal proceedings. Companies offering support services for young adults involved in the criminal justice system could find this opportunity particularly well-suited. The contract, with an allocated value of £1,400,000, is active and presents a chance for businesses to contribute to an impactful societal initiative under the guidance of the Police and Crime Commissioner.

## Notice

Avon and Somerset is looking to introduce a new informal out of court resolution known as Deferred Prosecution for 18-24 year olds across the Avon and Somerset Police Service area. We are looking to commission a provider (s) who will provide the support needed to address an individual's offending behaviour as part of the deferred prosecution scheme. Deferred prosecution is a form of informal out of court resolution where a person accused of committing an eligible crime is offered the opportunity to complete specified conditions (for example rehabilitative activity). If they complete the conditions, then the offence is recorded as no further action, and they do not receive a criminal record. If they fail to complete the conditions successfully, they can be prosecuted to court. Critically this scheme does not require an admission of guilt for an individual to be eligible (unlike other forms of court of court resolution.)

### Lot Information

Deferred Prosecution Support Service

Avon and Somerset is looking to introduce a new informal out of court resolution known as Deferred Prosecution for 18-24 year olds across the Avon and Somerset Police Service area. We are looking to commission a provider (s) who will provide the support needed to address an individual's offending behaviour as part of the deferred prosecution scheme. Deferred prosecution is a form of informal out of court resolution where a person accused of committing an eligible crime is offered the opportunity to complete specified conditions (for example rehabilitative activity). If they complete the conditions, then the offence is recorded as no further action, and they do not receive a criminal record. If they fail to complete the conditions successfully, they can be prosecuted to court. Critically this scheme does not require an admission of guilt for an individual to be eligible (unlike other forms of court of court resolution.)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012769-2024 |
| 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 | 19 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2024 - 13 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,400,000 |
| Lots value | £1,400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR AVON AND SOMERSET |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS20 8QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Portishead North |
| Westminster constituency | North Somerset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RISE MUTUAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85322000 - Community action programme

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2024 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012769-2024
- 29 Jan 2024 at 16:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002967-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/your-right-to-information
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=77514&B=BLUELIGHT
- https://www.judiciary.gov.uk

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