---
title: "Ariel Trust MVRP evidence-led violence prevention programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bd33"
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buyer: "POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR MERSEYSIDE & CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR MERSEYSIDE"
published: "2026-06-25"
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# Ariel Trust MVRP evidence-led violence prevention programme

Buyer: POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR MERSEYSIDE & CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR MERSEYSIDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bd33

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Police & Crime Commissioner for Merseyside & Chief Constable for Merseyside focused on delivering an evidence-led violence prevention programme in Merseyside. This initiative, known as the Ariel Trust MVRP evidence-led violence prevention programme, targets over 170 primary schools in the Merseyside area, reaching about 7,000 children annually. This programme follows the public health approach and aligns with high-impact practices endorsed by the Youth Endowment Fund (YEF). Classified under the services category, this contract was awarded to ARIEL TRUST LIMITED and was documented as complete on 25th June 2026. The contract, valued at £54,000 (excluding VAT), runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, demonstrating strategic execution of social work and related services across multiple regions in the UK.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities in the public service sector, particularly for SMEs and organisations focusing on social work, educational interventions, and violence prevention. The need for skills in forum theatre methodology and programme evaluation highlights opportunities for businesses that excel in innovative educational techniques and measurable outcomes in behavioural changes. The direct procurement method employed indicates a streamlined process with potential repeat collaborations between the awarded supplier and the Merseyside Police, presenting a desirable proposition for businesses keen on forming long-term relationships within public sector frameworks.

## Notice

Evidence-led violence prevention programme across over 170 primary schools in Merseyside, reaching approximately 7,000 children each year. The programme adopts a public health approach and aligns with Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) 'high impact' practices, focusing on the development of social skills, resilience, help-seeking behaviours, and positive bystander intervention through a forum theatre methodology. Independent evaluation has demonstrated measurable improvements in children's attitudes and behaviours.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059898-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £54,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR MERSEYSIDE & CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR MERSEYSIDE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 3AN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Everton West |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARIEL TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2026 at 13:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059898-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059898-2026
  25th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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