Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
7 Force Commercial Services
Police Headquarters, Martlesham Heath
Ipswich
IP5 3QS
Contact
7 F Commercial Services
cheryl.barsdell@herts.police.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH1 - East Anglia
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://7force.force.com/login
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Restorative Justice Services in Kent and Medway
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This is a request for market engagement on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent who will be commissioning a restorative justice service to support victims.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 75230000 - Justice services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85320000 - Social services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Prior to releasing the tender opportunity to the open market, the Procurement Team are requesting information from providers who are interested in providing this Service. We would like to draw on provider’s knowledge and experience of the current market and any challenges currently experienced for similar or the same service type of service. The responses will be used to assist us in the development of our final specification for the service. We will also be holding an on-line market engagement event on 23 March 2023 and please respond if you wish to be invited.
Restorative justice brings those harmed by crime and those responsible for the harm into communication with each other, enabling everyone affected by a particular incident to play a part in repairing the harm and find a positive way forward. It offers victims an opportunity to be heard, to ask questions of the offender, and to have their say in the resolution of harm caused.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please complete and return the attached Pre-market Questionnaire with your information. Thank you.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2 March 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No