Scope
Reference
JPS1796
Description
This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") has been issued by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Sussex who are seeking to award a Contract for the provision of Diversionary Caution scheme - Domestic Abuse.
The Requirement will be tendered as a single supplier.
The Contract Term shall be for a period of four (4) years with the option to extend by a further two (2) x Twelve (12) month extensions.
The anticipated commencement date of the Contract is 17th November. Any changes to this commencement date will be communicated to all bidders through the contracting authority's e-Procurement Portal
Following the success of Project CARA (Cautioning and Relationship Abuse), all UK Forces now have dispensation to deliver Conditional Cautions for eligible standard risk Domestic Abuse (DA) cases. However, Forces must demonstrate adherence to CARA principles within the Intervention provided.Our aim is to ensure that our stakeholders obtain the best value for money to maximise the benefits to front-line operational performance.
CARA is a recognised and award-winning early intervention program for low risk, first time offenders of domestic abuse who have received a conditional caution. The program promotes awareness of domestic abuse, self-reflection, and behavioural change - helping offenders to recognise the impact of their actions on partners, children, and relationships.
Launched initially in 2011 as a pilot with Hampshire Constabulary and the Hampton Trust, CARA has since been adopted in nine UK regions. A Cambridge University study from 2012-2014 indicated that CARA participants were 35% less likely to reoffend in DA incidents compared to a control group. Additionally, CARA regularly performs Impact Reports, where they analyse organisational progress, stories of change and offender feedback - as seen below, results from 2023/2024 highlight general Police usage alongside benefits of the self-reflection and behavioural change aspects of CARA.
From August 2024, all UK Police Forces received dispensation to deliver CCs for eligible standard-risk DA cases when using a CARA-compliant intervention - avoiding submission of these to the CPS.
January 6th '25 Sussex launched Conditional Cautions for standard-risk DA. There were 10 referrals in this first month and whilst this may be inflated due to cases held awaiting launch date, uptake is expected to increase over time.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £119,931.86 excluding VAT
- £143,918.23 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
19 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
19 September 2025
Standstill period
- End: 30 September 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 17 November 2025 to 16 November 2027
- Possible extension to 16 November 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 month increments
Contract values listed in this notice include extension period.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Additional diversionary caution schemes may be added during the life of the contract.
CPV classifications
- 85322000 - Community action programme
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
Information about tenders
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Unsuccessful suppliers
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
Hampton Trust
- Companies House: 03182827
Ashurst
southampton
SO40 7AA
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Interventions Alliance
- Companies House: 15471624
Office 8 Waterman House, 1 Lord Street
Kent
DA12 1AW
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ43 - Kent Thames Gateway
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPLN-2959-YWYQ
Sackville House, Brooks Close
Lewes
BN7 2FZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government