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title: "Violence Intervention Project (VIP)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fe24"
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buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE"
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# Violence Intervention Project (VIP)

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fe24

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire has awarded a contract for the "Violence Intervention Project (VIP)" to TURNING POINT, a large-scale supplier based in London. This contract is part of a tertiary intervention programme aimed at preventing repeat victimisation and offending among young people aged 11-25 by providing timely and tailored support in crucial settings such as police custody and A&E departments. The procurement process, classified under the "Social work and related services" industry category, has reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £348,000, was awarded on 26th March 2025, with the implementation period set to start on 8th April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2026. Key activities under this contract will be delivered across various regions in the UK, including the East Midlands and London.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services and youth intervention programmes. Companies with expertise in engaging at-risk youth, particularly in pivotal moments such as those encountered in emergency and police custody settings, would be well-suited to this project. It offers a chance for businesses to expand their influence and impact by contributing to the reduction of serious violence, thus fostering safer communities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the social services sector that can deliver evidence-informed, tailored support programmes could find this a valuable opportunity to collaborate with public authorities and expand their operations.

## Notice

The VIP is a tertiary intervention that aims to prevent repeat victimisation and/or offending through offering timely and tailored support to 11-25's. The VIP team are based at both Euston Street Custody and in the Accident and Emergency Department, Leicester Royal Infirmary. The aim of VIP is to contribute to the prevention and reduction of serious violence by providing an evidence-informed, tailored programme of support which positively impacts upon the risk and protective factors associated with victimisation and offending. This will be achieved by the provider: * Drawing upon their expertise to engage young people who are at risk of or involved in serious violence in 'reachable moments' in A&E and in police custody * Identifying and providing an appropriate and credible key worker who will work with the young person to understand their needs and interests to develop intervention plans with clear goals and to: o Deliver activities to a young person to address risk factors and strengthen protective factors o Identify and facilitate access to opportunities/activities and supporting the young person to sustain positive behaviour change

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013410-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £348,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TURNING POINT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2025 at 13:09 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013410-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013410-2025
  7th April 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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