Notice Information
Notice Title
Workplace Development Programme 3
Notice Description
From 2019 to 2026, the VRU invested in developing a youth sector practitioners' leadership and development programme called Rise Up. This programme supported youth practitioners across London who work with young people and communities affected by violence. Its design was informed by extensive discussions and consultation with community led organisations, including youth practitioners, VCS organisations, and young people. Rise Up recognised that although many frontline youth practitioners bring significant lived experience and strong commitment to their roles, their work is not always fully recognised or valued. This lack of recognition can limit opportunities for practitioners to engage strategically or progress into more senior roles within their organisations or elsewhere. Building on the successes of earlier iterations and listening carefully to feedback from youth practitioners, senior leaders, and young people, we have developed a clearer understanding of what additional support practitioners need to deliver effectively and better support young people impacted by violence. This programme aims to provide high quality, specialist and tailored training and support that helps youth practitioners build on their expertise in supporting young people, while also strengthening their leadership skills and career development. It will combine practical and specialist training relevant to frontline professionals working with young people affected by violence, alongside business management skills and individualised coaching to ensure participants receive personalised leadership support. The programme will be delivered through three packages, reflecting different practitioner needs, capacities and audiences. Package 1 will offer flexible, standalone training and networking sessions delivered throughout the contract. This directly responds to sector feedback highlighting the need for accessible, responsive and varied training opportunities, especially for new practitioners, part time staff and freelancers. Package 2 will provide an intensive, cohort-based leadership development programme aimed at practitioners progressing into senior or strategic roles. Package 3 will coordinate and co-chair the VRU's Youth Practitioners' Advisory Board. This board provides an opportunity for a limited number of programme participants to be actively involved in developing strategic leadership skills to inform the work of the VRU. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Training-services./6AGZRX2YXU To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6AGZRX2YXU
Planning Information
The VRU invites partners to join a Market Engagement Session to discuss requirements for the future commissioning of Workforce Development Programme 3. The event will be held online via Teams, once you have registered your interest you will receive an invitation to the engagement event please read below. The VRU invites partners to join a Market Engagement Session to discuss requirements for the future commissioning of Workforce Development Programme 3. This programme aims to provide high quality, specialist and tailored training and support that helps youth practitioners build on their expertise in supporting young people, while also strengthening their leadership skills and career development. It will combine practical and specialist training relevant to frontline professionals working with young people affected by violence, alongside business management skills and individualised coaching to ensure participants receive personalised leadership support. Following this Market Engagement Session, we will shortly be publishing the tender opportunity via the Find a Tender Service. Date: Tuesday 14th April Session: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-067c18
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031037-2026
- 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
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
80 - Education and training services
-
- CPV Codes
80500000 - Training services
80510000 - Specialist training services
80511000 - Staff training services
80521000 - Training programme services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £1,200,000 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 2 Apr 2026Yesterday
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 13 Apr 20262 weeks to go
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
- 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
- MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
- TLI London
-
- Local Authority
- Southwark
- Electoral Ward
- Borough & Bankside
- Westminster Constituency
- Bermondsey and Old Southwark
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031037-2026
2nd April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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