Scope
Description
Market Engagement Session for Digital Resource and Training for Parent and Carers
Over the past five years, the Mayor of London's Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) has invested £6.5 million into the pan-London Parent Carer Champion Network-an impactful initiative that has reached over 22,000 parents and carers across London. This network has provided vital peer-to-peer support to grassroots organisations and communities, acting as a bridge between local authorities and families through a public health approach.
Recent evaluations have highlighted that the needs of parents and carers are distinct from those of other trusted adults such as practitioners, teachers, and youth workers. Parents require tailored support to help them identify emerging risks and build emotional resilience-critical components in safeguarding children and young people.
The VRU's families team aims to centre empowerment for parents by increasing parental capacity and understanding by investing in knowledge and skills to provide parents/carers with the tools, confidence, and emotional resilience to protect their children and be equal partners in early intervention and prevention.
Investing in parental well-being and risk awareness delivers strong value for money by reducing youth involvement in violence and the criminal justice system. By equipping caregivers with the knowledge to identify early signs and regulate their own stress responses, we can prevent costly interventions such as exclusions, policing, and mental health crisis support. This proactive, trauma-informed approach strengthens families, lowers pressure on public services, and builds safer communities through early, relational prevention.
Purpose of the Market Engagement
The VRU invites partners to Market Engagement Sessions to discuss requirements for future commissioning of training and digital resources for parents and carers for both Lots.Please see further details for each Lot.
Lot 1: Training providers only – Parental wellbeing and boundaries training and support - Training Providers
The Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) invites partners to a market warming event to support understanding of the requirements for the future commissioning of parental wellbeing and boundaries training and support. This programme will strengthen parent and carer networks through accredited training and a train-the-trainer model, enabling wider access to qualifications and peer-led support. The focus will be on:
Delivery of accredited training to empower parents and carers
Building sustainable networks through train-the-trainer approaches
Supporting parents and carers to gain recognised accreditations
Enhancing emotional resilience and strengthening boundaries within families
This next phase will invest in training and support that equips parents and carers with the skills to foster resilience, set healthy boundaries, and extend support across their communities. By embedding accreditation and peer-led delivery, the programme aims to create lasting impact and stronger family networks.
Lot 2: Media and trainers – Training and awareness digital resource development for Parents and Carers (Emerging risks and issues effecting CYP) -Media & Trainers (Partnership approach)
The Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) invites partners to a market warming event to obtain an understanding of the collaborative approach to commissioning digital resources and training for parents and carers. As part of this process, the VRU will invest in programmes designed to strengthen parental knowledge of emerging risks faced by young people. The focus will be on:
Raising awareness of ongoing and emerging risks
Providing practical tools to support safeguarding and community resilience
Co-designing resources with a London-focused lens
The delivery partners will be expected to deliver co-produced, culturally relevant digital content, including bitesize animations, short films, video tutorials, and resource packs, that address issues such as criminal exploitation and harmful ideologies. These materials will equip
Event Details
The event will be held online via Teams, once you have registered your interest you will receive an invitation to the engagement event please read below.
Date: Tuesday, 2nd December 2025
Lot 1 Session Parental wellbeing and boundaries training and support - Training Providers : 12:00 – 13:00
Lot 2 Session Training and awareness digital resource development for Parents and Carers (Emerging risks and issues effecting CYP) -Media & Trainers (Partnership approach) 14:00 – 15:00
To register your interest, please quote Lot 1 or Lot 2 or both in the heading you’d like to attend, please email: VRUCommissioning@london.gov.uk The deadline for your registering your interest is the 25th November 2025 @ 16:00hrs.
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Total value (estimated)
- £670,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 April 2026 to 6 April 2028
- 2 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80500000 - Training services
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Engagement
Engagement deadline
25 November 2025
Engagement process description
Market Engagement Session for Digital Resource and Training for Parent and Carers
Over the past five years, the Mayor of London's Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) has invested £6.5 million into the pan-London Parent Carer Champion Network-an impactful initiative that has reached over 22,000 parents and carers across London. This network has provided vital peer-to-peer support to grassroots organisations and communities, acting as a bridge between local authorities and families through a public health approach.
Recent evaluations have highlighted that the needs of parents and carers are distinct from those of other trusted adults such as practitioners, teachers, and youth workers. Parents require tailored support to help them identify emerging risks and build emotional resilience-critical components in safeguarding children and young people.
The VRU's families team aims to centre empowerment for parents by increasing parental capacity and understanding by investing in knowledge and skills to provide parents/carers with the tools, confidence, and emotional resilience to protect their children and be equal partners in early intervention and prevention.
Investing in parental well-being and risk awareness delivers strong value for money by reducing youth involvement in violence and the criminal justice system. By equipping caregivers with the knowledge to identify early signs and regulate their own stress responses, we can prevent costly interventions such as exclusions, policing, and mental health crisis support. This proactive, trauma-informed approach strengthens families, lowers pressure on public services, and builds safer communities through early, relational prevention.
Purpose of the Market Engagement
The VRU invites partners to Market Engagement Sessions to discuss requirements for future commissioning of training and digital resources for parents and carers for both Lots.Please see further details for each Lot.
Lot 1: Parental wellbeing and boundaries training and support - Training Providers
The Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) invites partners to a market warming event to support understanding of the requirements for the future commissioning of parental wellbeing and boundaries training and support. This programme will strengthen parent and carer networks through accredited training and a train-the-trainer model, enabling wider access to qualifications and peer-led support. The focus will be on:
Delivery of accredited training to empower parents and carers
Building sustainable networks through train-the-trainer approaches
Supporting parents and carers to gain recognised accreditations
Enhancing emotional resilience and strengthening boundaries within families
This next phase will invest in training and support that equips parents and carers with the skills to foster resilience, set healthy boundaries, and extend support across their communities. By embedding accreditation and peer-led delivery, the programme aims to create lasting impact and stronger family networks.
Lot 2: Training and awareness digital resource development for Parents and Carers (Emerging risks and issues effecting CYP) -Media & Trainers (Partnership approach)
The Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) invites partners to a market warming event to obtain an understanding of the collaborative approach to commissioning digital resources and training for parents and carers. As part of this process, the VRU will invest in programmes designed to strengthen parental knowledge of emerging risks faced by young people. The focus will be on:
Raising awareness of ongoing and emerging risks
Providing practical tools to support safeguarding and community resilience
Co-designing resources with a London-focused lens
The delivery partners will be expected to deliver co-produced, culturally relevant digital content, including bitesize animations, short films, video tutorials, and resource packs, that address issues such as criminal exploitation and harmful ideologies. These materials will equip
Event Details
The event will be held online via Teams, once you have registered your interest you will receive an invitation to the engagement event please read below.
Date: Tuesday, 2nd December 2025
Lot 1 Session- Parental wellbeing and boundaries training and support - Training Providers : 12:00 – 13:00
Lot 2 Session- Training and awareness digital resource development for Parents and Carers (Emerging risks and issues effecting CYP) -Media & Trainers (Partnership approach) : 14:00 – 15:00
To register your interest, please quote Lot 1 or Lot 2 or both in the heading you’d like to attend, please email: VRUCommissioning@london.gov.uk The deadline for your registering your interest is the 25th November 2025 @ 16:00hrs.
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Mayors Office For Policing And Crime
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTMT-7816-YCQG
169 Union Street
London
SE1 0LL
United Kingdom
Contact name: Kelly Reid
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government