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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: 073023/S 000-2026
Nature of contract: Service contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Regulation of procurement: Not applicable
Type of bid required: Not applicable

UKPGA UK4: Tender Notice

I) Contracting Authority/Entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime
National registration number: PTMT-7816-YCQG

Postal address: 169 Union Street, London
Town: London
Region: Lewisham and Southwark
Postal code: SE1 0LL
Country: United Kingdom

Contact Person: VRU Procurement
Email: vruprocurement@london.gov.uk

I.3) Communication
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
Electronically
via

I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Public authority – sub-central government

II) Object
II.1.1) Title
VRU – Provision of Hospital Based Youth Work Services
Reference number: ocds-h6vhtk-06d119

II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
Special regime
LightTouch

II.1.4) Short description
The Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) is seeking providers to deliver Hospital-Based Youth Work services across 10 London hospital sites from April 2027. Building on over a decade of City Hall investment, the service places specialist youth workers within Major Trauma Centres (MTCs) and Accident & Emergency (A&E) departments to support young people affected by violence, exploitation and safeguarding concerns.
The service will engage young people aged 11-25 who present at participating hospitals as victims, or suspected victims, of violence, exploitation, sexual violence or other safeguarding risks. Youth workers provide immediate emotional and practical support during a critical “reachable moment”, helping young people recover from trauma, reduce future harm, and access ongoing support in their communities.
The commission is structured into four geographical Lots covering 10 hospital sites. Providers must demonstrate strong local knowledge, effective partnership working, and the ability to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed youth work within hospital and community settings. Partnership and consortium bids are encouraged.
The programme aims to reduce violence and exploitation, improve young people’s safety and wellbeing, increase access to positive opportunities and support, reduce hospital re-attendance linked to violence, and reduce offending and reoffending.
The contract will run from January 2027 to March 2029, with service delivery commencing in April 2027 and an option to extend for a further 24 months to March 2031. The total potential contract value is up to £9.27m (excluding VAT), subject to funding and approvals.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at:

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II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value (including VAT)
11,121,100.80
Currency
GBP

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Hospital Site – East London
Contract/Lot No
1

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV code
85000000

II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UKI – LONDON

II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Covers Royal London Hospital (MTC), Newham University Hospital and Homerton University Hospital (A&E sites). This lot serves diverse East London communities and includes a Major Trauma Centre that receives some of London’s most serious violence-related injuries.

II.2.5) Award Criteria
Quality
Name: Quality
Weighting: 100

II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2027-01-01 00:00
End
2029-03-31 23:59
Duration
2 years 3 months
Possible extension
2031-03-31 23:59
Extended duration
4 years 3 months
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Optional extension of up to 24 months in yearly increments.

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Hospital Site – North London
Contract/Lot No
2

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV code
85000000

II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UKI – LONDON

II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Covers St Mary’s Hospital (MTC) and North Middlesex University Hospital (A&E). This lot combines a regional trauma centre with a busy local A&E, supporting young people affected by violence across North London.

II.2.5) Award Criteria
Quality
Name: Quality
Weighting: 100

II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2027-01-01 00:00
End
2029-03-31 23:59
Duration
2 years 3 months
Possible extension
2031-03-31 23:59
Extended duration
4 years 3 months
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Optional extension of up to 24 months in yearly increments.

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Hospital Site – Central & South East London
Contract/Lot No
3

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV code
85000000

II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UKI – LONDON

II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Covers King’s College Hospital (MTC), University Hospital Lewisham and St Thomas’ Hospital (A&E sites). This geographically connected lot aims to support continuity of care across central and south-east London, reflecting the movement of young people between hospitals and communities.

II.2.5) Award Criteria
Quality
Name: Quality
Weighting: 100

II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2027-01-01 00:00
End
2029-08-31 23:59
Duration
2 years 8 months
Possible extension
2031-03-31 23:59
Extended duration
4 years 3 months
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Optional extension of up to 24 months in yearly increments.

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Hospital Site: South West & South London
Contract/Lot No
4

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV code
85000000

II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UKI – LONDON

II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Covers St George’s Hospital (MTC) and Croydon University Hospital (A&E). This lot supports young people across south and south-west London and includes an MTC that manages high-acuity trauma presentations linked to serious violence.

II.2.5) Award Criteria
Quality
Name: Quality
Weighting: 100

II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2027-01-01 00:00
End
2029-08-31 23:59
Duration
2 years 8 months
Possible extension
2031-03-31 23:59
Extended duration
4 years 3 months
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Optional extension of up to 24 months in yearly increments.

III) Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

IV) Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure

IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Tender period dates
Enquiry deadline
2026-08-24 14:00
Estimated award decision date
2026-11-01 23:59

IV.2.2) Tender submission deadline
2026-09-17 13:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English

VI) Complementary information
Link to source/bidding documents

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
2026-08-03 09:53