--- title: "Violence Reduction Network: Children and Young Person Navigator Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068068" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068068" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068068.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068068.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE" published: "2026-05-26" --- # Violence Reduction Network: Children and Young Person Navigator Service Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068068 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068068) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068068.json) ## Summary The Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire has awarded a contract for the "Violence Reduction Network: Children and Young Person Navigator Service." The service will be implemented across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland to support children and young people aged 11-25 at risk of violence. Delivered using a competitive flexible procedure, the procurement process recently reached the award stage, with the contract starting on 1st July 2026 for an initial 12 months, including potential extensions for up to 21 additional months. The project's location is the UKF2 region, with a total contract value of £805,000. The procurement method was open, following light-touch regime standards, and focused on social services as the industry category. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the social services sector, particularly those skilled in mentoring, trauma-informed care, and community outreach. With a focus on supporting young people and integrating services within police custody settings, accident and emergency departments, and community pathways, businesses specialising in these aspects of social services stand a good chance of success. The tender was open to large businesses, although no final stage bids were received from SMEs or VCSEs. The competitive nature of the procurement process, along with an emphasis on quality over price in evaluation, underscores the importance of technical expertise and high-quality service delivery for potential bidders. ## Notice The commissioning of a community-based Children and Young People (CYP) Navigator Service operating across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The service will provide proactive, relationship-based support to children and young people aged 11-25 (with a priority focus on 14-19 year olds) who are at risk of, or involved in, violence and associated harm. The service will deliver in-reach and follow-up support within police custody settings (Keyham Lane and Euston Street), A&E departments (Leicester Royal Infirmary), and through agreed community referral pathways. Provision includes mentoring, trauma-informed engagement, evidence-based interventions (including social skills training), safeguarding, partnership working, and onward referral to education, health and community services. The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 12 months with options to extend for up to a further 21 months, subject to funding and satisfactory performance. The maximum total contract value is PS805,000 (excluding VAT), inclusive of all extension options. The services must be delivered in accordance with the approved specification, performance framework, and safeguarding requirements. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The contract will have a start date of 1st July 2026 and will be for an initial period of 12 months until 30/06/2027 with the option to extend for two further periods (plus1 year and plus 9 months), subject to confirmation of VRN funding and satisfactory performance. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048971-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 5 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 May 2026 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £966,000 | | Lots value | £966,000 | | Awards value | £805,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | 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 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | INGEUS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85320000 - Social services ## Release History - 26 May 2026 at 14:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048971-2026 - 14 Apr 2026 at 13:17 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033794-2026 - 13 Apr 2026 at 11:29 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033238-2026 - 10 Apr 2026 at 18:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033008-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048971-2026 26th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033794-2026 14th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033238-2026 13th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033008-2026 10th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://ingeus.co.uk - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/uk/home - 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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