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Early Engagement Notice Community-led Research: Supporting young people directly affected by interpersonal violence through relational support

MAYORS OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

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Planning

13 Jun 2025 at 13:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

London's Violence Reduction Unit (VRU), under the aegis of the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, is embarking on a public procurement process focused on community-led research regarding interpersonal violence affecting young people. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement scheduled through a Speed-Networking Event aimed at linking researchers and community organisations in London. This initiative falls under the umbrella of social research services within the tertiary violence reduction industry category and is set to be governed by the Procurement Act 2023. Interested participants are required to sign up by the deadline on 26th June 2025, 12:00 noon, and the contract period is expected to start on 1st September 2025, extending until 31st August 2026.

This tender offers a unique chance for businesses specializing in research and social justice to collaborate and provide impactful services supporting young people affected by violence. Particularly beneficial for organisations with expertise in rehabilitation, reintegration, and long-term care, this opportunity seeks to develop insights into enhancing supportive services within London's violence reduction sector. Businesses that focus on innovative social research methods and possess a deep understanding of the complexities associated with violence prevention and support can leverage this procurement to expand their operations and influence. Such engagements can lead to sustainable community partnerships and contribute significantly to positive societal change.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Engagement Notice Community-led Research: Supporting young people directly affected by interpersonal violence through relational support

Notice Description

London's Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) are hosting a Speed-Networking Event for researchers within the violence reduction and social justice sector, to connect with community organisations providing tertiary violence reduction interventions, with the aim of embedding community voice and young people's experiences at the heart of research. As part of this session, the VRU intends to conduct a preliminary Market Engagement with both researchers and community organisations who are interested in delivering a future research project. If you are interested in attending this market engagement event, please sign up to the Eventbrite link here; https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/violence-reduction-research-speed-networking-breakfast-tickets-1389533725779?aff=oddtdtcreator Background to the Research Project The research will seek to better understand how services and systems work in supporting young people for whom violence is a lived reality. Although a small proportion of young people in London, this group is often in need of intense and complex support, but systems and services often struggle to meaningfully engage this group. As part of this market engagement, the VRU is interested in engaging with researchers and organisations delivering 'tertiary' violence reduction interventions. Note: "Tertiary interventions" are defined as "approaches that focus on long-term care in the wake of violence, such as rehabilitation and reintegration, and attempts to lessen trauma or reduce the long-term disability associated with violence. Tertiary prevention also seeks to prevent further acts of violence".1 The research project is in development, however the VRU are interested in: developing our understanding of tertiary violence reduction service provision across London, listen to the lived experience of young people most impacted by violence, including their experiences of support services, build upon existing evidence to identify how systems and services can be improved to support young Londoners most at risk of violence, developing our understanding of the types of supportive, trusting and sustainable relationships (particularly through youth practitioners) that work to engage young people impacted by violence within the London context. We are interested in the various barriers which can prevent such relationships from forming or from being sustained. The intention for this research is to be delivered collaboratively between a researcher and community organisation, experienced in providing such support and who have a nuanced understanding of the London context. Speed Networking Event This event will facilitate wider networking and collaboration between researchers & VCS organisations delivering violence reduction interventions. In relation to the specific research procurement, the intended outcome of this preliminary market engagement is to identify relevant organisations, gauge the level of market interest, engage and receive feedback from the market by outlining the objectives of the research. The information gathered as part of this engagement will be used by the VRU to clarify and develop its requirements, assess the market's capacity and develop its procurement strategy. Interested parties will bear their own costs of participation in this market engagement and the VRU shall not be liable for any costs, expenses or losses incurred from this engagement exercise. If you are not able to attend this meeting but would like to be updated on the next steps; please email your details to VRUProcurement@london.gov.uk and register your interest. The deadline is 26th June 2025 @ 12:00 noon. This procurement is governed by the Procurement Act 2023. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=958382174

Planning Information

London’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) are hosting a Speed-Networking Event for researchers within the violence reduction and social justice sector, to connect with community organisations providing tertiary violence reduction interventions, with the aim of embedding community voice and young people’s experiences at the heart of research. As part of this session, the VRU intends to conduct a preliminary Market Engagement with both researchers and community organisations who are interested in delivering a future research project. If you are interested in attending this market engagement event, please sign up to the Eventbrite link here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/violence-reduction-research-speed-networking-breakfast-tickets-1389533725779?aff=oddtdtcreator Background to the Research Project The research will seek to better understand how services and systems work in supporting young people for whom violence is a lived reality. Although a small proportion of young people in London, this group is often in need of intense and complex support, but systems and services often struggle to meaningfully engage this group. As part of this market engagement, the VRU is interested in engaging with researchers and organisations delivering ‘tertiary’ violence reduction interventions. Note: “Tertiary interventions” are defined as “approaches that focus on long-term care in the wake of violence, such as rehabilitation and reintegration, and attempts to lessen trauma or reduce the long-term disability associated with violence. Tertiary prevention also seeks to prevent further acts of violence”.1 The research project is in development, however the VRU are interested in: developing our understanding of tertiary violence reduction service provision across London, listen to the lived experience of young people most impacted by violence, including their experiences of support services, build upon existing evidence to identify how systems and services can be improved to support young Londoners most at risk of violence, developing our understanding of the types of supportive, trusting and sustainable relationships (particularly through youth practitioners) that work to engage young people impacted by violence within the London context. We are interested in the various barriers which can prevent such relationships from forming or from being sustained. The intention for this research is to be delivered collaboratively between a researcher and community organisation, experienced in providing such support and who have a nuanced understanding of the London context. Speed Networking Event This event will facilitate wider networking and collaboration between researchers & VCS organisations delivering violence reduction interventions. In relation to the specific research procurement, the intended outcome of this preliminary market engagement is to identify relevant organisations, gauge the level of market interest, engage and receive feedback from the market by outlining the objectives of the research. The information gathered as part of this engagement will be used by the VRU to clarify and develop its requirements, assess the market’s capacity and develop its procurement strategy. Interested parties will bear their own costs of participation in this market engagement and the VRU shall not be liable for any costs, expenses or losses incurred from this engagement exercise. If you are not able to attend this meeting but would like to be updated on the next steps; please email your details to VRUProcurement@london.gov.uk and register your interest. The deadline is 26th June 2025 @ 12:00 to book your place. This procurement is governed by the Procurement Act 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054886
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032292-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79315000 - Social research services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAYORS OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
vruprocurement@london.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0LL
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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