Planning

Regional Pre-Arrest Diversion Service

  • Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-085868

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0554e8 (view related notices)

Published 23 December 2025, 2:12pm



Scope

Reference

88187

Description

Service provides an out of court disposal (OOCD) to be given to an individual found in possession of a controlled drug. As an OOCD 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.

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029
  • Possible extension to 30 June 2031
  • 5 years

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

Engagement

Engagement deadline

19 January 2026

Engagement process description

Draft Specification is being shared with suppliers for comments prior to being finalised.

Engagement event being held on 26th January 2026 11am to 12pm online. Please see West Mids PCC website for event brite link, or email the team.


Participation

Particular suitability

  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
  • Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

2 February 2026


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