Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
7 Force Commercial Services
Police Headquarters, Martlesham Heath
Ipswich
IP5 3QS
Contact
Jade More
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS 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
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
Out of Court Disposal, Intervention and Referral Support Service for The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire
Reference number
7F 2022 C127
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire is looking to go to market for an Out of Court Disposals Hub and Intervention Service alongside a Referral and Support service for other low-medium risk offenders seeking support for their offending behaviour. This prior information Notice informs the market of the future tender opportunity and offers any interested suppliers a further opportunity to attend a Supplier Engagement Event.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £450,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85312510 - Vocational rehabilitation services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 75242000 - Public law and order services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
MK43 9AX
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire is looking to go to market for an Out of Court Disposals Hub and Intervention Service alongside a Referral and Support service for other low-medium risk offenders seeking support for their offending behaviour. This prior information Notice informs the market of the future tender opportunity and offers any interested suppliers a further opportunity to attend a Supplier Engagement Event.
This provision would include a referral and triage hub for low-medium risk offenders who have met the eligibility criteria for, and been offered, an Out of Court Disposal by Bedfordshire Police. The hub will conduct a needs assessment of the service user to determine the most appropriate rehabilitative or restorative intervention for them. The service will also provide support to other offenders who wish to address offending behaviours. For both pathways, a suite of interventions for the offender should be available, although the service may in some cases refer the offender to other available interventions outside the service should this be more suitable.
Indicative date for the Contract: The Contract will commence 1st October 2023 and will be for a period of 2 years and 6 months until 31st March 2026 with extension potential for up to 2 years. Budget Range: £100,000 to £120, 000 per annum - this is anticipated budget which is subject to change. Confirmed budget will be released with the Invitation to Tender in May 2023.
If you are interested in the opportunity, please register interest via https://7force.force.com/ utilising the messaging portal, please confirm if you would benefit from a Supplier Engagement Event. Dependent on the level of interest a date will be set during the month of April 2023.
Planned tender dates: (dates are indicative and may be subject to change)
Tender release: 15/05/2023
Tender clarification close: 12/06/2023
Tender submission Deadline: 19/06/2023
Budget Range: £100,000 to £120, 000 per annum - this is anticipated budget which is subject to change. Confirmed budget will be released with the Invitation to Tender in May 2023.
two.2.14) Additional information
Hertfordshire Constabulary Out of Court Disposal Service may be included in the tender opportunity. Further detail to be provided at supplier engagement event and final tender release in May 2023.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
27 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: Yes