Tender

Violence Reduction Network: Children and Young Person Navigator Service

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE

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Tender

10 Apr 2026 at 18:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire is seeking bids for the "Violence Reduction Network: Children and Young Person Navigator Service," a public procurement process within the social services category. This initiative aims to deliver a community-based navigator service supporting children and young people aged 11-25 across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. With a contract start date set for 1st July 2026, key dates include an enquiry period that ends on 24th April 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 5th May 2026. This competitive, open procedure involves a two-stage tender assessment with a strong focus on quality (80%) over price (20%), managed through the In-Tend e-tendering portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in youth services, social work, and community engagement. It is particularly suited to SMEs and VCSEs capable of delivering tailored, relationship-based support and interventions for at-risk youth. With a maximum potential contract value of £805,000 over a possible extension to March 2029, participating businesses can secure long-term partnerships within sub-central government services by delivering innovative solutions that meet the high-quality standards outlined.

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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/033008-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
5 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

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