Scope
Reference
DN797180
Description
This opportunity is for a provider of a Restorative Justice Service.
This procurement is being jointly commissioned by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority ( SYMCA) and the Probation Service Yorkshire and the Humber (PS-YatH) with South Yorkshire MCA taking the lead.
Following the Mayoral election in May 2024, the Mayor took on the functions of the Police and Crime Commissioner. These functions include listening to the needs of communities, securing victim support services, setting the objectives for the police force, and holding the Chief Constable to account.
The SYMCA is looking to commission a Restorative Justice Service, embracing the concept of:
Bringing those harmed by crime, and those responsible for that harm, into communication with each other. This service can offer victims the opportunity to be heard, to ask questions of the offender, and to have their say in the resolution, including agreeing rehabilitative or reparative activity for the offender with the victim, following direct contact between them. It can provide a means of closure and enable the victim to move on. It has a proven, significant impact in supporting victims in achieving closure by allowing them to continue with their lives.
Restorative Justice also provides an opportunity for offenders to face the consequences of their actions, recognise the impact that it has had upon others and where possible make amends. In this way, Restorative Justice has the potential to help rehabilitate offenders and enable them to stop / reduce offending.
Restorative Justice can be used for any type of crime and at any stage of the criminal justice process including alongside a prison sentence.
Please be advised that this contract was referred to as South Yorkshire Restorative Justice Service, our reference DN787205 in the previous linked notice.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,619,745 excluding VAT
- £1,943,694 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for a further 4 x 12 month period subject to satisfactory performance and Authority budgetary considerations.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
Contract locations
- UKE3 - South Yorkshire
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Please see tender documents.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Please see tender documents.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
25 November 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
10 December 2025, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
https://procontract.due-north.com/
All associated tender documents can be found via the above Tender Portal
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
7 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Bids that exceed any of the maximum annual contract values available will will be non-compliant and will not be evaluated. The Procurement Specific Questionnaire including Conditions of Participation... |
Quality | 100% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDBT-6675-QXPN
11 Broad Street West
Sheffield
S1 2BQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKE32 - Sheffield
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government