Scope
Reference
88187
Description
Service provides an out of court disposal (OOCR) to be given to an individual found in possession of a controlled drug. As an OOCR the intervention is an alternative to arrest and charge for possession. The expectation is that by undertaking the intervention there will be less chance of the individual continuing to use controlled substances.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,046,000 excluding VAT
- £1,255,198 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029
- Possible extension to 30 June 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
2 extension periods of 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75230000 - Justice services
- 75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals
- 75241100 - Police services
- 90743200 - Toxic substances rehabilitation services
Contract locations
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKG3 - West Midlands
Submission
Enquiry deadline
18 February 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
2 March 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
28 April 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 2 July 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Bidders will need to provide a forecasted budget across the initial contract period |
Price | 50% |
| Quality | Response to questions to deliver the service specification |
Quality | 40% |
| Social Value | Bidders will need to access a separate portal to provide details of their social value commitments |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Payment terms
Invoices quarterly in arrears
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
All documents and links will be provided in our procurement portal 'Intend'
Contracting authority
Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHLH-1699-TDLT
Lloyd House, Colmore Circus Queensway
Birmingham
B4 6AT
United Kingdom
Contact name: Rachel Stephenson
Telephone: 01216266060
Email: commissioning@westmidlands.police.uk
Website: http://www.westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government