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Diversionary Scheme for Prolific Shoplifters Request For Information (RFI)

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 3 Oct 2026, 05:31.

Opportunity overview

The Seven Force Strategic Collaboration Procurement Team is carrying out Preliminary Market Engagement for a Request for Information on behalf of The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Hertfordshire. The Office of Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire is seeking information from experienced providers regarding the design/delivery of a diversionary scheme for individuals identified as prolific shoplifters. Research consistently shows that retail crime, such as shoplifting, is linked to drugs related crime and harm, committed frequently by those with complex needs/addictions. The aim of a scheme will be to tackle the underlying causes of offending/help break the cycle of repeated behaviour. It should be noted that this Request for information , it is not intended to be a call for competition. Please be advised all commencement service dates listed are estimated only This opportunity can be found a follows: 1. Log in to our supplier portal at https://7force.force.com/login 2. Locate the opportunity under the 'Find Opportunities' section 3. Click ‘Register Interest' 4. You can then go to 'My Proposals & Quotes' to view the documentation and submit your response. 5. Once you have completed all relevant Requirement Sections, ensure you click the 'Submit' button to ensure your responses are received by us. Upon clicking 'Submit' you will receive a confirmation email. The message centre (found on your Portal homepage) will be available for you to communicate with us regarding any open opportunities, or for any clarification questions you may have.

Classification

  • CPV75231200 — Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals
  • CPV79315000 — Social research services
  • CPV85312500 — Rehabilitation services
  • CPV85320000 — Social services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
7F-2026-C010
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
No
Status
planning

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
3 Aug 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Aug 2027, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85312500
Description
Rehabilitation services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
79315000
Description
Social research services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
75231200
Description
Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
85320000
Description
Social services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH23
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
As per the request to review and complete the RFI
Due
30 Apr 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
030995-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
2 Apr 2026, 14:53
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire
Id
GB-PPON-PPMD-2748-DXXY

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PPMD-2748-DXXY

Address

Street Address
Harpenden Police Station, 13 Vaughan Road
Locality
Harpenden
Postal Code
AL5 4GZ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKH23

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Harpenden · UKH23 · AL5 4GZ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH23 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 030995-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·