---
title: "Enterprise for Employment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068246"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068246.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS"
published: "2026-06-16"
---

# Enterprise for Employment

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068246

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands, based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, has concluded the "Enterprise for Employment" procurement process, aimed at providing mentoring services to individuals associated with criminality to enhance their employability or entrepreneurial skills. This service falls under the categories of justice services, training services, and adult education. The contract was awarded to Avision for Employment CIC on 15th June 2026, with services beginning on 1st October 2026 and potentially extending until 30th September 2031. The procedure used was an open, competitive, flexible method under a 'light touch' regime, following UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs), as evidenced by the winning bid by Avision for Employment CIC, a VCSE in Birmingham. Businesses specialising in mentoring, rehabilitation services, and vocational training with an interest in serving community needs can find ripe opportunities in such tenders. The sector-focused approach and emphasis on skill-building create a fertile ground for enterprises aiming to expand their service footprint within the public sector and leverage specialised expertise in justice and education services.

## Notice

The Office of the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner wants to commission an Enterprising for Employment service for Birmingham. This initiative will provide a personalised, effective mentoring service for individuals associated with criminality, to equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to be employable and/or an entrepreneur.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056501-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £409,918 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England), TLG3 West Midlands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AVISION FOR EMPLOYMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 75230000 - Justice services
- 75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals
- 75241100 - Police services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 09:47 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056501-2026
- 14 Apr 2026 at 14:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033891-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056501-2026
  16th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033891-2026
  14th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
  Documents and information will be available on https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home Links from OPCC website https://www.westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk/grants-contracts/enterprise-to-employment/

## Notice URLs

- http://www.westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk/grants-contracts/enterprise-to-employment/

## Provenance

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