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title: "Request for Information ( RFI ) Evaluation of Navigator diversionary pilot for prolific shoplifters"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e116"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE"
published: "2026-08-11"
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# Request for Information ( RFI ) Evaluation of Navigator diversionary pilot for prolific shoplifters

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e116

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire, with the title "Request for Information (RFI) Evaluation of Navigator diversionary pilot for prolific shoplifters," is currently in the planning stage. This project falls under the services industry category and specifically relates to evaluation consultancy services (CPV: 79419000). Located in the region of UKH23, United Kingdom, the tender involves a preliminary market engagement with a key milestone due on 28 August 2026. The notice is designed as a Request for Information with the possibility of awarding a service via a Grant agreement, and the contract period is anticipated to run from 7 September 2026 to 6 September 2027. Business users should be aware of the future notice date scheduled for 2 September 2026.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for firms specialising in evaluation consultancy services to engage with a public authority dedicated to addressing challenges within the policing sector. Businesses that are particularly suited for this opportunity include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), due to the suitability preferences outlined in the procurement details. Participation in this tender can facilitate business growth by allowing firms to showcase their expertise in evaluating innovative projects that have societal impact and align with public safety objectives. Companies interested in participating are encouraged to register their interest through the supplier portal by navigating to the 'Find Opportunities' section and following the outlined process to submit their responses.

## Notice

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire is seeking information from experienced providers regarding the delivery of an evaluation of the Navigator diversionary pilot. Please note - The intention is for the OPCC to award the service following the RFI process via a Grant agreement A procurement process is not anticipated at this stage. Start & end dates on this notice are estimated This opportunity can be found a follows: 1. Log in to our supplier portal at https://7force.force.com/login 2. Locate the opportunity under the 'Find Opportunities' section 3. Click 'Register Interest' 4. You can then go to 'My Proposals & Quotes' to view the documentation and submit your response. 5. Once you have completed all relevant Requirement Sections, ensure you click the 'Submit' button to ensure your responses are received by us. Upon clicking 'Submit' you will receive a confirmation email.

### Planning Information

please see Request for information document

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076136-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2026 - 6 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | HARPENDEN |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL5 4GZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | St Albans |
| Electoral ward | Harpenden West |
| Westminster constituency | Harpenden and Berkhamsted |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2026 at 10:31 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076136-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076136-2026
  11th August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://7force.force.com/login
- https://atamis-7459.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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