Tender

Focussed Deterrence Mentoring Service

SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

05 Dec 2025 at 17:24

Summary of the contracting process

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking a provider for a Focussed Deterrence Mentoring Service, which aims to offer trauma-informed mentoring to young people at risk of serious violence. This tender, categorised under 'services', is targeted primarily within Sheffield, United Kingdom, with potential to expand throughout South Yorkshire. The process is at the 'tender' stage, utilising an open procurement method defined as below threshold - open competition. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 17th December 2025, and a tender submission deadline on 7th January 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 1st February 2026, with a total value of £198,000 gross. Opportunities for renewal and expansion are mentioned as options within the contract terms.

This contract presents lucrative opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises), due to its specific focus on community service provision. The mentoring service will provide essential support aimed at reducing crime involvement among young people, making it especially beneficial for organisations experienced in social work, youth mentoring, or community engagement. Businesses possessing expertise in trauma-informed care can leverage this connection to solidify their presence in the social services sector. Additionally, firms with strong capabilities in fulfilling public service contracts and meeting quality assurance benchmarks will find this tender a promising opportunity to enhance their portfolio and contribution to community safety initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Focussed Deterrence Mentoring Service

Notice Description

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority wish to commission as a pilot programme, a Focussed Deterrence mentoring service that will offer enhanced support to the cohort of children and young people identified by South Yorkshire Police (SYP) as being of increased risk of involvement in serious violence and this opportunity is for a provider of that service. The service will offer trauma-informed mentoring and support to young people on a voluntary basis with the intended service outcomes being to divert young people away from crime and prevent/reduce future incidents of knife crime and most serious violence in Sheffield, This may widen to other areas in South Yorkshire during the life of the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Service may widen to other areas in South Yorkshire during the life of the contract.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for a further 2 x 12-month periods subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f02f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080362-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
karen.nuttall@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2BQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE3 South Yorkshire

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

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