Planning

VRU Violence and Exploitation Service (VESS)

MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

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18 May 2026 at 16:44

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "VRU Violence and Exploitation Service (VESS)" is being conducted by the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, a sub-central government public authority located in London, United Kingdom. This tender, currently at the planning stage, seeks to procure health and social work services under a competitive flexible procedure. The planned procurement aims to address violence and exploitation, providing support and case work intervention for young people. The project, valued at £12.6 million over three years, is scheduled to commence on 5th April 2027 and conclude on 30th March 2030, with a future notice expected on 1st September 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services to engage in a long-term project focused on youth support and intervention. The service is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) given its light-touch regime and flexible procurement method. Businesses with expertise in addressing social issues such as violence and exploitation will find this opportunity well-aligned with their capabilities, offering the potential for substantial growth through the delivery of impactful public services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VRU Violence and Exploitation Service (VESS)

Notice Description

Violence and Exploitation Service (VESS) Procurement of Services PS12,600,000 over 3 years Support and case work intervention for young people exposed to violence and exploitation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b60
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045535-2026
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
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Apr 2027 - 30 Mar 2030 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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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