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Direct / Indirect Community Reparation & Unpaid Work Service

Blackburn with Darwen(buyer)

Published
Published 12 November 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 14 December 2026 (32 days left)
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Overview

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is procuring a Direct/Indirect Community Reparation and Unpaid Work Service for children and young people who offend and are subject to court or out-of-court disposals. The service aims to deliver restorative activities enabling participants to make amends directly to victims or the wider community, model pro-social behaviours to prevent reoffending, and link into learning outcomes to support education, training, and employment. The contract has an estimated value of £250,000, with submissions due by 14 December 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£250,000
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
12 November 2026
Questions by
26 November 2026
Deadline
14 December 2026
Classification (CPV)
Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminalsWelfare services for children and young people

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

4

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Administration, defence and social security services drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 18% received only one.

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Price 10% · Quality 90%

  • Quality75%
  • Social Value15%
  • Price10%

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Market context

Typical award in Administration, defence and social security services

£288,652

Median of 1,330 awards in the last 24 months

Blackburn with Darwen in the last 12 months

65

contracts awarded, worth £118,992,196 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

    12 November 2026

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