Scope
Description
London's Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) is seeking to commission a Community Partner to collaborate on an important research project aimed at assessing the landscape of tertiary support[1] available to young Londoners impacted by interpersonal violence - both statutory and non-statutory.
In recognition of the importance of embedding community voice and lived experiences throughout the research process, the VRU are commissioning both a research partner and a community partner to work in collaboration. This approach ensures the research appropriately and meaningfully reflects the experiences of those it aims to serve and that research findings will be relevant and informed. The procurement of the research partner will take place after the successful procurement of the community partner.
We are seeking to commission a community partner who work intensively with a minimum of 15 young people impacted by interpersonal violence providing specialist tertiary support interventions, to support co-design and participate in the research.
In close collaboration with the research partner, the role of the community partner will involve:
Co-developing the research methodology
Convening and engage a cohort of relevant research participants
Co-designing research outputs that reflect community needs
Provide ongoing advice and guidance to ensure the research remains nuanced and deeply informed by local insights
This collaborative commissioning approach demonstrates the VRU's commitment to partnership, inclusivity, and ensuring research outcomes genuinely inform policy and commissioning decisions. The findings will help to shape more effective, responsive tertiary support services for young people affected by violence across London.
We invite organisations with strong community links and ability to engage young people impacted by interpersonal violence to apply.
The total contract value is up to £20,000, contract term is 15 months from the contract award date.
Deadline for submission of tenders is the 15th October 2025 by 1pm, tenders should only be submitted via Delta.
Clarification deadline is the 1st October 2025. Clarification received after this date will not be considered.
1 Tertiary support is defined by the World Health Organisation as: 'approaches that focus on long-term care in the wake of violence, such as rehabilitation and reintegration, and attempts to lessen trauma or reduce the long-term disability associated with violence. Tertiary prevention also seeks to prevent further acts of violence'.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Health-and-social-work-services./SM88V572XZ
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Total value (estimated)
- £20,000 excluding VAT
- £20,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 31 March 2027
- 1 year, 4 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
1 October 2025, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
15 October 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Q1- Please outline how you will deliver tertiary violence prevention support services which will support the research | Quality | 35% |
| Q3- Please outline your approach to community engagement and youth participation within this project. Including a young person's journey to participate in the research project. | Quality | 35% |
| Q2- Please outline how you will approach collaborative working with the research partner to deliver the core outputs. | Quality | 30% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Mayor's Office for Policing & Crime
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTMT-7816-YCQG
169 Union Street, London
London
SE1 0LL
United Kingdom
Email: vruprocurement@london.gov.uk
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Organisation type: Public authority - central government