Custody Based Youth Work Supporting Young People Aged 18-25

The Mayor’s Office for Policing & Crime (MOPAC) has launched a procurement for the delivery of a Custody Based Youth Work Supporting Young People Aged 18-25 service across London. The contract forms part of the Violence Reduction Unit’s public health approach to reducing violence by engaging young adults at a critical point of contact within police custody.

The service will provide trauma-informed and relationship-based support for young adults aged 18 to 25, helping them address unmet needs, build resilience and achieve positive outcomes. Through trusted relationships, practical assistance and access to appropriate services and opportunities, the programme aims to improve stability, mental health and wellbeing while supporting progression into education, training and employment where appropriate.

The service is intended to help young adults navigate the transition into adulthood, reduce vulnerability to violence, exploitation and offending, and improve longer-term life chances.

Contract Information

Buyer: Mayor’s Office for Policing & Crime (MOPAC)

Deadline: 14 August 2026, 12:00pm

Contract Value: £4,290,856 excluding VAT (£5,149,027 including VAT)

Delivery Length: Initial contract from 31 October 2026 to 31 October 2028, with the option to extend by up to two further one-year periods at the Authority’s discretion (maximum term to 31 October 2030)

Tender Link: Click here

Evaluation Criteria

Tenders will be evaluated using the following criteria:

• Technical Questions – 60%
• Presentation and Interview – 30%
• Pricing – 10%

Procurement Information

The procurement is being conducted using a Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Light Touch Regime.

Following the initial evaluation of technical submissions, suppliers will be ranked according to their quality scores. MOPAC intends to invite the two highest-scoring suppliers to participate in the presentation and interview stage. Where suppliers achieve equal scores at the cut-off point, additional suppliers may also be invited to progress.

The opportunity has been identified as being suitable for:

• Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
• Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs)

Service Aims

The successful provider will deliver a custody-based intervention service that:

• Engages young adults aged 18–25 while in police custody.
• Provides trauma-informed and relationship-based support.
• Helps individuals access appropriate services and opportunities.
• Supports improvements in mental health, wellbeing and resilience.
• Reduces vulnerability to violence, exploitation and offending.
• Encourages positive progression towards education, training and employment where appropriate.

The opportunity reflects continued investment in early intervention and violence reduction services that support young adults at key points of vulnerability, helping to improve long-term outcomes through coordinated, person-centred support.

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