Published date: 1 November 2022

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 28 November 2022, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Prison services - 75231230

  • Social work services without accommodation - 85312000

  • Social services - 85320000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£271,955.25

Procurement reference

LBBRENT001-DN640703-00074337

Published date

1 November 2022

Closing date

28 November 2022

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

2 January 2023

Contract end date

31 March 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Brent Council is seeking a suitably qualified provider to deliver a Diversion from Offending and Early Intervention Programme to run until March 2025. This provision will provide a range of services focusing on the needs of the cohort, linked to both the nine pathways of reoffending, and the earlier identification for earlier intervention and will be targeted towards those at risk of vulnerability and/or reoffending behaviour.

This programme will have multiple functions for the duration of this contract and will provide support in the following ways:
- Provide a street based outreach service to enable earlier identification and intervention of those on the cusp of offending or not yet known to statutory services at risk of increased offending;
- Gaining access to the main London prisons such as HMP Wormwood Scrubs, Wandsworth and Feltham Young Offenders Institute to be able to provide support to cohort offenders prior to release;
- Meet the targeted cohort at the prison gate when released and escort to release appointments;
- Provide flexible working hours to meet the needs of the clients to be able to accommodate working and schooling hours, shift work outside of Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm dependent on a case by case basis.
- Provide assistance with appointments as required i.e. escort to probation appointments, health appointments etc.;
- Provide support around the pathways of reoffending1 e.g. housing support and assistance securing housing, education, training and employment, with the aim of securing employment and support with drug and alcohol needs.

About the buyer

Address

Brent Civic Centre
Wembley
HA9 0FJ
England

Email

procurement.corporate@brent.gov.uk

Website

http://www.brent.gov.uk/