Tender

Workforce Development Programme

MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING & CRIME

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01 Jun 2026 at 14:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor's Office for Policing & Crime is seeking a provider for its Workforce Development Programme, a tender process within the public authority sub-central government category. This procurement involves delivering specialist training services for youth practitioners in London. The open procedure invites submissions until 1st July 2026, with the contract expected to start on 1st September 2026 and run until 30th November 2028. This opportunity, part of the special regime's light-touch category, aims to enhance the skills of practitioners dealing with youth affected by violence. The procurement method encourages electronic submissions, with an enquiry period open until 12th June 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training and development services, particularly those with expertise in social work and related fields. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-positioned to compete, given the programme's emphasis on flexible package delivery. Businesses that can offer tailored, accessible training suitable for numerous stages in youth work careers will find this contract advantageous for growth, especially considering potential yearly renewals up to 2030. The tender encourages innovative training solutions that can meet the evolving needs of practitioners and youth work organisations, promoting leadership and professional development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Workforce Development Programme

Notice Description

The Workforce Development Programme will provide high-quality, specialist and bespoke training and support to enable youth practitioners, at all stages of their careers, to strengthen their expertise in supporting young people affected by violence and to develop their leadership skills as they progress professionally. The programme will be delivered through three integrated packages, designed to meet the varying needs, capacities, and career stages of practitioners across London's youth sector: Package 1 offers a broad series of training, development, and networking opportunities. This responds directly to the need for flexibility and accessibility, particularly for parttime, freelance or youth workers who cannot commit to intensive programmes. It also provides opportunities for those new to the sector. These will be a mix of online and in person sessions and activities. Package 2 retains the core strengths of Rise Up by offering an intensive, cohort-based development programme. This preserves the unique aspects that made Rise Up impactful including leadership development, mentoring, its cohort model, and wellbeing support while targeting practitioners ready to step into senior roles. Evidence shows that supporting development at this level leads to wider organisational benefits, as participants influence teams, culture, and practice beyond their own roles. Package 3 is the Youth Practitioners' Advisory Board (YPAB), offering continued leadership development and strategic influence for those who have completed Rise Up or the new Package 2. This ensures ongoing progression and maintains a pipeline of practitioner leaders able to shape VRU priorities. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-London:-Training-services./6AGZRX2YXU To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6AGZRX2YXU If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend in yearly increments. 1+1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aa85
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051476-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,190,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,190,500 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING & 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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