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title: "Diversionary Scheme for Prolific Shoplifters Request For Information (RFI)"
url: "https://tenderline.uk/tenders/diversionary-scheme-for-prolific-shoplifters-request-for-information-rfi-ocds-h6vhtk-067c02"
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# Diversionary Scheme for Prolific Shoplifters Request For Information (RFI)

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/diversionary-scheme-for-prolific-shoplifters-request-for-information-rfi-ocds-h6vhtk-067c02). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire: "Diversionary Scheme for Prolific Shoplifters Request For Information (RFI)". Published status: planning. Planned Pipeline Value: £50,000. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNING (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/the-police-and-crime-commissioner-for-hertfordshire-GB-PPON-PPMD-2748-DXXY)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £50,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Rehabilitation services, Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals, Social research services, Social services
- **Delivery Location:** UKH23
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/diversionary-scheme-for-prolific-shoplifters-request-for-information-rfi-ocds-h6vhtk-067c02#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-067c02`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/diversionary-scheme-for-prolific-shoplifters-request-for-information-rfi-ocds-h6vhtk-067c02#tl-md)

## Description
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.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planning
- **CPV codes:** 75231200, 79315000, 85312500, 85320000
- **Delivery regions:** UKH
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

- **Contract Period:** 02/08/2026 to 31/08/2027

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F030995-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-04-02T13:53:01.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T17:59:15.401Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-067c02