Planning

Youth Mentoring and Diversion Programme

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE

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Planning

16 Mar 2026 at 13:27

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement opportunity led by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire is for the "Youth Mentoring and Diversion Programme," focused on providing support services for young individuals involved or at risk of involvement in serious violence. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with a Request for Information (RFI) issued on 16th March 2026, and responses being sought by 30th March 2026. The authority is located in Huntingdon, UK, and interested parties are required to have specialist knowledge in guidance, counselling, health, and social work services. This procurement process pertains to the services industry and involves multiple regions in the UK, specifically UKH12 and UKH11, with a contract value of £57,000 excluding VAT, effective from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027, with the possibility of renewal until 2028.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in mentoring and support services for youth. Businesses specialising in community engagement, educational services, and social work could greatly benefit from participating, not only by expanding their service portfolio but also by contributing to community safety and welfare. The project requires seasoned providers capable of mobilising and deploying services efficiently, making it particularly attractive for organisations aiming to make significant social impacts through their engagements. Those interested can register and submit their information via the designated supplier portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Youth Mentoring and Diversion Programme

Notice Description

The Seven Force Commercial Team is supporting the Police and Crime Commissioner ("PCC") for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough in identifying interested organisations to deliver a mentoring and support service to young people identified as being involved in (or at risk of becoming involved in) serious violence. Prior to the formal re-commissioning we are issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to providers who have the specialist knowledge and relevant current experience and resources required to mobilise and deliver this type of service. This will enable us to understand the current market and the responses will be used to assist us in the further refinement of the service specification and the approach to commissioning the service going forward. Please be aware that this RFI is not intended to be a call for competition. 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.

Planning Information

Request for Information issued 16/03/2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b08
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023503-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

80340000 - Special education services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 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
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE29 9LA
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH11 Peterborough, TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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