---
title: "Future Fathers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069b82"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME"
published: "2026-05-19"
---

# Future Fathers

Buyer: MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069b82

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Future Fathers" is managed by the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, located at 169 Union Street, London, UK. This health and social work services contract aims to support boys and young men transitioning from care or leaving prison, with a budget of £538,127 over two years. The tender falls under the competitive flexible procedure and is part of the planned procurement stage, with the future notice date set for 19 October 2026. The procurement is identified as a light-touch regime contract, above threshold, and set to commence on 1 December 2026, concluding by 31 March 2028.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector, particularly those capable of innovatively supporting young men in difficult transitions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to bid, given their flexibility and community focus which align with the project's outcomes. A successful bid can lead to enhanced brand recognition and potential future collaboration opportunities with public authorities, aiding business growth within this industry.

## Notice

VRU Future Fathers VRU Procurement of Services PS538,127 over 2 years Evolved iteration of Strengthening Fathers Pilot. Focus will shift to 'Future Fathers' by supporting boys and young men in care and prison leavers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045587-2026 |
| 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 | 19 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| 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

- 19 May 2026 at 07:12 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045587-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045587-2026
  19th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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