---
title: "VRU DIVERT (18-25 Custody Service)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069b57"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME"
published: "2026-06-03"
---

# VRU DIVERT (18-25 Custody Service)

Buyer: MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069b57

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## Summary

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime is organising the procurement process for the VRU DIVERT (18-25 Custody Service) aimed at diverting young people from crime. The project falls under the health and social work services category and operates within the UKI region, specifically London. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage with a future notice date set for 30th September 2026. A competitive flexible procedure is employed for the tender, featuring a planned contract period starting on 1st April 2027, with an end date on 31st March 2029 and the potential for a two-year extension. The total contract value is estimated at £4.29 million, indicating a substantial opportunity for service providers.

This tender provides a significant business growth opportunity for organisations specialising in social work and rehabilitation services, particularly those focused on young people. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable candidates for this contract, given the suitability criteria. The competitive flexible procurement method opens avenues for a diverse range of service providers to offer innovative solutions to divert young individuals towards education and employment pathways. Businesses equipped with experience in interventions targeting youth crime will find this tender particularly relevant and beneficial.

## Notice

DIVERT (18-25 Custody Service), Procurement of services. Total value PS4,292000.00(2 year contract )with an option to extend for further 2 years in yearly increments. Re-commission of the VRU's 18-25 custody-based intervention programme. This programme is delivered with the aim of diverting young people away from crime and towards education, training, and employment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052103-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 07:09 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052103-2026
- 18 May 2026 at 16:28 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045523-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052103-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045523-2026
  18th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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