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title: "Support Intervention for Women To Be Used As Part Of An Out Of Court Resolution."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04477c"
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buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR AVON AND SOMERSET"
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# Support Intervention for Women To Be Used As Part Of An Out Of Court Resolution.

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR AVON AND SOMERSET  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04477c

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## Summary

The Avon and Somerset Constabulary is commissioning a support intervention for women to be used as part of an out-of-court resolution, aimed at diverting women from the Criminal Justice System. The procurement stage is complete, and the main procurement category is services. The contracting authority is the Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset. The title of the procurement is "Support Intervention for Women To Be Used As Part Of An Out Of Court Resolution." This procurement is in the services industry category, located in Avon with the postcode BS20 8QJ.
Key dates: Award date - 2024-06-25.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing guidance and counselling services to support women in conflict with the law. The Avon and Somerset Constabulary is seeking a gender-informed approach tailored to address the root causes of women's offending behaviour, including trauma and abuse. Businesses in the health and social work services industry, specifically those offering rehabilitation services, would be well-suited to participate in this tender. The evaluation criteria for this procurement include quality (80%) and price (20%).

## Notice

Avon and Somerset Constabulary (ASC) are commissioning a support intervention for women as part of an out of court resolution to divert women from the Criminal Justice System, where it is appropriate to do so, by addressing their needs to prevent reoffending. Our Strategy to commission a support intervention for women is underpinned by evidence that a gender-informed approach addressing the causes of women's offending, including previous abuse and trauma, is more effective than a gender neutral approach in rehabilitating women offenders and addressing their often complex needs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Avon and Somerset Constabulary (ASC) are commissioning a support intervention for women as part of an out of court resolution to divert women from the Criminal Justice System, where it is appropriate to do so, by addressing their needs to prevent reoffending. This support intervention for women will be used as a condition: * to an out of court resolution for women with support needs irrespective of the offence type * a conditional caution for women who are perpetrators of domestic abuse (intimate and non-intimate) * For women aged 18-24 as part of the deferred prosecution scheme known as Chance to Change where they are not eligible for the "Enhanced Service" as commissioned via that service. Our Strategy to commission a support intervention for women is underpinned by evidence that a gender-informed approach addressing the causes of women's offending, including previous abuse and trauma, is more effective than a gender neutral approach in rehabilitating women offenders and addressing their often complex needs. This intervention supports the delivery of the Governments Women Offender Strategy in Avon and Somerset

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022357-2024 |
| 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 | 18 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £340,000 |
| Lots value | £340,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £339,100 |

## 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 | AVON, BS20 8QJ |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | PORTISHEAD,BRIS TOL |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE NELSON TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2024 at 15:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022357-2024
- 11 Mar 2024 at 17:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007761-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/your-right-to-information
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=79338&B=BLUELIGHT
- https://www.judiciary.gov.uk

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