--- title: "Workplace Development Programme 3" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067c18" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067c18" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067c18.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067c18.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME" published: "2026-04-02" --- # Workplace Development Programme 3 Buyer: MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067c18 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067c18) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067c18.json) ## Summary The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime in London is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the Workforce Development Programme 3, aimed at enhancing the skills and career development of youth practitioners. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically training services, and is part of the public authority sub-central government sector. The procurement process, classified as a light-touch regime, will commence with a Market Engagement Session on 14 April 2026 from 12:00 to 13:00 and will soon advance to tendering. The expected contract period extends from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028, with plans for renewal. Those interested can register their interest through the provided contact details and platforms. This tender offers substantial scope for growth for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with expertise in specialist and tailored programmes. Companies well-versed in staff training and development can leverage this opportunity to contribute to the professional growth of youth practitioners working with young people affected by violence. The programme includes diverse packages catering to varying practitioner needs and leadership development, making it suitable for organisations equipped to deliver flexibility and intensive training solutions. Businesses engaging in this tender can expect to support youth practitioners in enhancing their leadership and strategic capabilities while addressing sector-specific feedback and needs. ## Notice From 2019 to 2026, the VRU invested in developing a youth sector practitioners' leadership and development programme called Rise Up. This programme supported youth practitioners across London who work with young people and communities affected by violence. Its design was informed by extensive discussions and consultation with community led organisations, including youth practitioners, VCS organisations, and young people. Rise Up recognised that although many frontline youth practitioners bring significant lived experience and strong commitment to their roles, their work is not always fully recognised or valued. This lack of recognition can limit opportunities for practitioners to engage strategically or progress into more senior roles within their organisations or elsewhere. Building on the successes of earlier iterations and listening carefully to feedback from youth practitioners, senior leaders, and young people, we have developed a clearer understanding of what additional support practitioners need to deliver effectively and better support young people impacted by violence. This programme aims to provide high quality, specialist and tailored training and support that helps youth practitioners build on their expertise in supporting young people, while also strengthening their leadership skills and career development. It will combine practical and specialist training relevant to frontline professionals working with young people affected by violence, alongside business management skills and individualised coaching to ensure participants receive personalised leadership support. The programme will be delivered through three packages, reflecting different practitioner needs, capacities and audiences. Package 1 will offer flexible, standalone training and networking sessions delivered throughout the contract. This directly responds to sector feedback highlighting the need for accessible, responsive and varied training opportunities, especially for new practitioners, part time staff and freelancers. Package 2 will provide an intensive, cohort-based leadership development programme aimed at practitioners progressing into senior or strategic roles. Package 3 will coordinate and co-chair the VRU's Youth Practitioners' Advisory Board. This board provides an opportunity for a limited number of programme participants to be actively involved in developing strategic leadership skills to inform the work of the VRU. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Training-services./6AGZRX2YXU To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6AGZRX2YXU ### Planning Information The VRU invites partners to join a Market Engagement Session to discuss requirements for the future commissioning of Workforce Development Programme 3. The event will be held online via Teams, once you have registered your interest you will receive an invitation to the engagement event please read below. The VRU invites partners to join a Market Engagement Session to discuss requirements for the future commissioning of Workforce Development Programme 3. This programme aims to provide high quality, specialist and tailored training and support that helps youth practitioners build on their expertise in supporting young people, while also strengthening their leadership skills and career development. It will combine practical and specialist training relevant to frontline professionals working with young people affected by violence, alongside business management skills and individualised coaching to ensure participants receive personalised leadership support. Following this Market Engagement Session, we will shortly be publishing the tender opportunity via the Find a Tender Service. Date: Tuesday 14th April Session: 12:00pm – 1:00pm ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031037-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 0LL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80500000 - Training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80511000 - Staff training services - 80521000 - Training programme services ## Release History - 2 Apr 2026 at 14:23 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031037-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031037-2026 2nd April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6AGZRX2YXU - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Training-services./6AGZRX2YXU - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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