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title: "Custody Based Youth Work Supporting Young People Aged 18-25"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cb68"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING & CRIME"
published: "2026-07-14"
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# Custody Based Youth Work Supporting Young People Aged 18-25

Buyer: MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING & CRIME  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cb68

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## Summary

The Mayor's Office for Policing & Crime, located in London, has issued a tender titled "Custody Based Youth Work Supporting Young People Aged 18-25" under the public authority sub-central government classification. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting social work and related services. The procurement is currently in the tender stage with a closing date for submissions on 14th August 2026, and enquiries being accepted until 31st July 2026. The contract, valued at up to £5,149,027 gross, involves engagement with young adults in police custody to provide trauma-informed support and aims to bolster their resilience and opportunities. The process will be executed through an open competitive flexible procedure, with provisional plans for contract award by 22nd October 2026, and the contract is set to start from 31st October 2026, extending for two years with potential renewal options up to 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social work services, particularly those specialising in youth engagement and support. Given the emphasis on relationship-based support, firms experienced in delivering trauma-informed care could find this contract particularly aligned with their expertise. Small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender explicitly outlines suitability for such entities. Entrants to the tender, aiming to be among the top two highest scoring bidders, will engage in a dual assessment process, including quality aspects and competitive pricing, culminating in presentations and interviews. Such an opportunity could provide these businesses with a substantial platform for growth and visibility in the public sector, as well as increasing their impact on societal progress and community support.

## Notice

The aim of the Custody-Based Intervention Service is to engage young adults aged 18-25 at a critical point of contact within police custody and provide timely, trauma-informed and relationship-based support that helps them address unmet needs, build resilience and achieve positive outcomes. Through trusted relationships, practical support and access to appropriate opportunities and services, the programme will support young adults to increase stability, improve mental health and wellbeing, strengthen protective factors and progress towards their individual goals, including education, training and employment where appropriate. The service will contribute to the Violence Reduction Unit's public health approach to violence reduction by supporting young adults to navigate the transition into adulthood, reduce vulnerability to violence, exploitation and offending, and improve their longer-term life chances. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-London:-Youth-education-services./864QVFSZ2F To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/864QVFSZ2F If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be two options to extend of up to one year each at the sole discretion of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066495-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,290,856 |
| Lots value | £4,290,856 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING & 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

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 17:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066495-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066495-2026
  14th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/864QVFSZ2F
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-London:-Youth-education-services./864QVFSZ2F
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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