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Ariel Trust MVRP evidence-led violence prevention programme

POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR MERSEYSIDE & CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR MERSEYSIDE

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25 Jun 2026 at 13:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Police & Crime Commissioner for Merseyside & Chief Constable for Merseyside focused on delivering an evidence-led violence prevention programme in Merseyside. This initiative, known as the Ariel Trust MVRP evidence-led violence prevention programme, targets over 170 primary schools in the Merseyside area, reaching about 7,000 children annually. This programme follows the public health approach and aligns with high-impact practices endorsed by the Youth Endowment Fund (YEF). Classified under the services category, this contract was awarded to ARIEL TRUST LIMITED and was documented as complete on 25th June 2026. The contract, valued at £54,000 (excluding VAT), runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, demonstrating strategic execution of social work and related services across multiple regions in the UK.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities in the public service sector, particularly for SMEs and organisations focusing on social work, educational interventions, and violence prevention. The need for skills in forum theatre methodology and programme evaluation highlights opportunities for businesses that excel in innovative educational techniques and measurable outcomes in behavioural changes. The direct procurement method employed indicates a streamlined process with potential repeat collaborations between the awarded supplier and the Merseyside Police, presenting a desirable proposition for businesses keen on forming long-term relationships within public sector frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ariel Trust MVRP evidence-led violence prevention programme

Notice Description

Evidence-led violence prevention programme across over 170 primary schools in Merseyside, reaching approximately 7,000 children each year. The programme adopts a public health approach and aligns with Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) 'high impact' practices, focusing on the development of social skills, resilience, help-seeking behaviours, and positive bystander intervention through a forum theatre methodology. Independent evaluation has demonstrated measurable improvements in children's attitudes and behaviours.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059898-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR MERSEYSIDE & CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR MERSEYSIDE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 3AN
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Everton West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARIEL TRUST

Further Information

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