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Construction focused training and mentoring service to increase employability amongst young people at risk of serious youth violence and who are vulnerable to exploitation

THE OFFICE OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT

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20 May 2026 at 13:46

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Construction focused training and mentoring service to increase employability amongst young people at risk of serious youth violence and who are vulnerable to exploitation." This initiative, in the services category, is aimed at the UKJ3 region of the United Kingdom, focusing on areas across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. A preliminary market engagement notice was published on 20th May 2026, with a completion survey due by 1st June 2026. The procurement phase will begin on 1st October 2026 and may extend to a maximum until 31st March 2030. The value of the contract is estimated at £420,000, with a contract period ending on 31st March 2028, designed to support the vulnerable youth demographic through focused training initiatives.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialized in training and mentoring services, particularly those adept at dealing with high-risk youth demographics. The focus on enhancing employability through construction-focused training offers a niche for firms experienced in providing accredited qualifications and industry-specific learning environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have expertise in rehabilitation, probation, and guidance services will be especially well-suited for this contract. Businesses that can collaborate effectively with youth justice services and local police to manage risks and improve the employability of young people will find this a valuable opportunity to expand their outreach and impact within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Construction focused training and mentoring service to increase employability amongst young people at risk of serious youth violence and who are vulnerable to exploitation

Notice Description

A contract is required for a construction focused training and mentoring service to increase employability amongst young people aged 16 to 18 who are involved in, or at high risk of involvement in, serious youth violence across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The service will provide a structured and trauma informed training and mentoring offer that supports young people to prepare for entry into the construction industry. This will include accredited qualifications, industry informed learning and mentoring support focused on training, employment and other factors that may impact a young person's ability to sustain positive outcomes and lead crime free lives. Delivery of the service will be targeted at young people identified through police data and partner intelligence as presenting the highest risk of involvement in serious violence. The approach will combine practical skills development with consistent mentoring and wraparound support to strengthen engagement, build positive routine and increase readiness for employment or further training. The service will work closely with Youth Justice Services, police and other partners to manage risk, support safe participation and ensure that the intervention contributes to wider local priorities to prevent serious violence and improve long term outcomes for young people across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The service is deliberately targeting young people who are at high risk of being a victim or perpetrator of serious youth violence and the provider must be highly skilled in engaging this high-risk cohort and managing the risks posed.

Planning Information

Please complete the below short survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=eUPeI3qVpkGVhxZdbGtNvV3VipzLeeNIpLznLmvvDU9URVVRWE5DR1c1TFI5VUFXU0s1MThNVENFRi4u

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069da5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046467-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals

75231240 - Probation services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OFFICE OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FAREHAM
Postcode
PO17 5BN
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Local Authority
Fareham
Electoral Ward
Uplands & Funtley
Westminster Constituency
Fareham and Waterlooville

Further Information

Notice Documents

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