Planning

VRU DIVERT (18-25 Custody Service)

MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

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03 Jun 2026 at 07:09

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18 May 2026 at 16:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime is organising the procurement process for the VRU DIVERT (18-25 Custody Service) aimed at diverting young people from crime. The project falls under the health and social work services category and operates within the UKI region, specifically London. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage with a future notice date set for 30th September 2026. A competitive flexible procedure is employed for the tender, featuring a planned contract period starting on 1st April 2027, with an end date on 31st March 2029 and the potential for a two-year extension. The total contract value is estimated at £4.29 million, indicating a substantial opportunity for service providers.

This tender provides a significant business growth opportunity for organisations specialising in social work and rehabilitation services, particularly those focused on young people. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable candidates for this contract, given the suitability criteria. The competitive flexible procurement method opens avenues for a diverse range of service providers to offer innovative solutions to divert young individuals towards education and employment pathways. Businesses equipped with experience in interventions targeting youth crime will find this tender particularly relevant and beneficial.

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Notice Title

VRU DIVERT (18-25 Custody Service)

Notice Description

DIVERT (18-25 Custody Service), Procurement of services. Total value PS4,292000.00(2 year contract )with an option to extend for further 2 years in yearly increments. Re-commission of the VRU's 18-25 custody-based intervention programme. This programme is delivered with the aim of diverting young people away from crime and towards education, training, and employment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052103-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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