West Midlands Victim Services Tender - July 1 Deadline
Summary
The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for West Midlands, Simon Foster, has published a planned procurement notice under the Procurement Act 2023 for victim services across three lots: First Contact Assessment and Referral, Restorative Justice, and Hate Crime Services. The contract has an estimated start date of 1 April 2027 with a possible extension to 31 March 2036. A market engagement event will be held on 14 May 2026 at 4pm via Eventbrite.
“The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for the West Midlands, Simon Foster is embarking on an ambitious transformation of victim services across the region.”
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What changed
The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands has issued a planned procurement notice under the Procurement Act 2023 seeking service providers for three lots of victim services: First Contact Assessment and Referral, Restorative Justice, and Hate Crime Services. The procurement uses an open procedure and is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE). Contract dates are estimated from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2031 with a possible extension to 31 March 2036.
Affected parties include victim support organisations, restorative justice providers, and hate crime service specialists considering UK public sector contracts. Organisations should note the tender submission deadline of 1 July 2026 and the estimated award decision date of 15 July 2026. A voluntary market engagement event on 14 May 2026 provides an opportunity for prospective bidders to learn more about the requirements before submitting proposals.
What to do next
- Attend market engagement event on 14 May 2026 at 4pm
- Submit tender by 1 July 2026, 11:59pm
Webinar
- Date
- 2026-05-14 at 16:00
- Location
- Virtual
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Planning
West Midlands First Contact Assessment and Referral, Restorative Justice, and Hate Crime Victims Services
- Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands UK3: Planned procurement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-037322
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-067b89
Published 2 April 2026, 10:57am
Last edited 23 April 2026, 7:31pm
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Description
MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT - THURSDAY 14th MAY 2026 - 4pm.
Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/west-midlands-police-and-crime-commissioner-75159770163
The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for the West Midlands, Simon Foster is embarking on an ambitious transformation of victim services across the region. This service specification invites applicants to submit innovative and creative proposals aimed at enhancing support for victims of crime, ensuring that victims’ needs are at the core of service delivery. The goal is to achieve positive, sustainable outcomes at the local level, where victims feel supported, heard, and empowered throughout their journey, whether they are going through the criminal justice system.
The West Midlands has a diverse and growing population, and the PCC is keen to ensure that services are tailored to the specific needs of all individuals. The aim is to create a centre of excellence in victim support, where collaboration, empathy, and responsiveness are at the forefront of service delivery. This approach will contribute to a cohesive and effective system, where all partners, ranging from policing; Local Authorities; Health Services, and voluntary sector organisations work together to provide high-quality, trauma-informed care and support.
Total value (estimated)
- £0 including VAT Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2036
- 9 years
Description of possible extension:
Will be optional
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
General public services
Provision of services to the community
Justice services
Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals
Police services
Legal advisory and representation services
Legal advisory and information services
Rehabilitation services
Other community, social and personal services
Lot 1. First Contact Assessment and Referral
Description
First Contact Assessment and Referral Services
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Restorative Justice
Description
Restorative Justice Services Services
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Hate Crime Services
Description
Hate Crime Services Services
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Particular suitability
Lot 1. First Contact Assessment and Referral
Lot 2. Restorative Justice
Lot 3. Hate Crime Services
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 June 2026
Tender submission deadline
1 July 2026, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
will be added at a later date
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 July 2026
Procedure type
Open procedure
Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHLH-1699-TDLT Lloyd House, Colmore Circus Queensway
Birmingham
B4 6AT
United Kingdom
Email: commissioning@westmidlands.police.uk
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
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