Scope
Reference
WMOPCC - 77528
Description
New Chance is an intervention for women over 18 years, intended to divert them away from entering further into the criminal justice system. West Midlands Police are the single referring agency into the service and make referrals primarily through Out of Court Resolutions but may also make voluntary referrals where appropriate.
The New Chance service aims to:
- Divert women from the formal criminal justice process by providing an effective community-based alternative to prosecution or conviction and potential short custodial sentences.
- Address underlying and root issues contributing to offending behaviour, including but not limited to substance use, mental health, housing instability, domestic abuse and socio-economic factors, through support tailored to an individual woman's needs.
- Provide trauma- and gender-responsive support that recognises and meets the specific needs of women in the criminal justice system, considering their individual experiences.
- Improve community safety by promoting rehabilitation, reducing re-offending rates and improving women's outcomes e.g. education, training and employment and family relationships. Achieved through empowering women to lead safe and healthy lives.
- Work collaboratively with statutory and non-statutory community-based partners to ensure a coordinated multi-disciplinary approach that leverages local knowledge and resources to achieve the best outcomes for women.
Total value (estimated)
- £3,150,000 excluding VAT
- £3,150,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028
- Possible extension to 30 September 2032
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
Upon satisfactory service delivery and no change in need the extension options are 2 + 2 years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals
- 75241100 - Police services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85323000 - Community health services
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 May 2025, 9:00am
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
2 June 2025, 9:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 July 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Will be split between 25 % Price, 65% Quality and 10% Social Value |
Price |
Weighting description
Will be split between 25 % Price, 65% Quality and 10% Social Value
Other information
Payment terms
30 day payment term
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
ITT stage - Presentation Stage - Site Visit Stage
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: https://www.westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government