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Violence Reduction Network: Children and Young Person Navigator Service

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE

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Award

26 May 2026 at 14:49

TenderUpdate

14 Apr 2026 at 13:17

TenderUpdate

13 Apr 2026 at 11:29

Tender

10 Apr 2026 at 18:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire has awarded a contract for the "Violence Reduction Network: Children and Young Person Navigator Service." The service will be implemented across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland to support children and young people aged 11-25 at risk of violence. Delivered using a competitive flexible procedure, the procurement process recently reached the award stage, with the contract starting on 1st July 2026 for an initial 12 months, including potential extensions for up to 21 additional months. The project's location is the UKF2 region, with a total contract value of £805,000. The procurement method was open, following light-touch regime standards, and focused on social services as the industry category.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the social services sector, particularly those skilled in mentoring, trauma-informed care, and community outreach. With a focus on supporting young people and integrating services within police custody settings, accident and emergency departments, and community pathways, businesses specialising in these aspects of social services stand a good chance of success. The tender was open to large businesses, although no final stage bids were received from SMEs or VCSEs. The competitive nature of the procurement process, along with an emphasis on quality over price in evaluation, underscores the importance of technical expertise and high-quality service delivery for potential bidders.

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Notice Title

Violence Reduction Network: Children and Young Person Navigator Service

Notice Description

The commissioning of a community-based Children and Young People (CYP) Navigator Service operating across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The service will provide proactive, relationship-based support to children and young people aged 11-25 (with a priority focus on 14-19 year olds) who are at risk of, or involved in, violence and associated harm. The service will deliver in-reach and follow-up support within police custody settings (Keyham Lane and Euston Street), A&E departments (Leicester Royal Infirmary), and through agreed community referral pathways. Provision includes mentoring, trauma-informed engagement, evidence-based interventions (including social skills training), safeguarding, partnership working, and onward referral to education, health and community services. The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 12 months with options to extend for up to a further 21 months, subject to funding and satisfactory performance. The maximum total contract value is PS805,000 (excluding VAT), inclusive of all extension options. The services must be delivered in accordance with the approved specification, performance framework, and safeguarding requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will have a start date of 1st July 2026 and will be for an initial period of 12 months until 30/06/2027 with the option to extend for two further periods (plus1 year and plus 9 months), subject to confirmation of VRN funding and satisfactory performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068068
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048971-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£966,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£966,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£805,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 2BX
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INGEUS

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