Planning

Digital Youth Work Pilots

MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

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19 May 2026 at 07:35

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime is initiating a procurement process for "Digital Youth Work Pilots", categorized under Health and Social Work services. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a pipeline notice published on 19th May 2026. Located in London, this sub-central government authority is managing a project with an estimated contract value of £650,000, spanning a period of 2 years and 6 months. The competitive flexible procedure will take place, with the planned commencement of the contract on 30th October 2026 and concluding by 30th March 2029. Interested parties are advised to be aware of the future notice date set for 30th July 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in innovative digital youth work practices, tailored towards health and social work services, particularly those designated as SMEs or VCSEs. With a focus on pilot projects, companies experienced in light-touch regime procedures will find this procurement well-suited for their capabilities. By engaging in this tender, companies can expand their portfolio within the public sector and potentially increase revenues through long-term governmental partnerships. London-based enterprises or those capable of delivering services in the UK region would be strategically positioned to take advantage of this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Youth Work Pilots

Notice Description

VRU Digital Youth Work Pilots VRU Procurement of Services PS650,000 2 years 6 months Pilot of innovative digital youth work practice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b90
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045607-2026
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
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 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

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