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# London's VRU Boys, Young Men and Future Fathers Support Services

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/london-s-vru-boys-young-men-and-future-fathers-support-services-ocds-h6vhtk-06d93c). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Mayor's Office For Policing And Crime: "London's VRU Boys, Young Men and Future Fathers Support Services". Published status: active. Published Value: £1,822,876. 3 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 29 Oct 2026, 13:00 GMT. Published submission portal: www.delta-esourcing.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (open for submissions, 8 days left when this document was generated)
- **Buyer:** [Mayor's Office For Policing And Crime](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/mayor-s-office-for-policing-and-crime-GB-PPON-PTMT-7816-YCQG)
- **Published Value:** £1,822,876 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 29 October 2026 at 13:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 3
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Personal development training services, Staff training services, Welfare services for children and young people, Youth education services
- **Delivery Location:** UKI
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/london-s-vru-boys-young-men-and-future-fathers-support-services-ocds-h6vhtk-06d93c#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06d93c`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/london-s-vru-boys-young-men-and-future-fathers-support-services-ocds-h6vhtk-06d93c#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [delta-esourcing.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.delta-esourcing.com)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/london-s-vru-boys-young-men-and-future-fathers-support-services-ocds-h6vhtk-06d93c#participate

## Description
Project Background:
Research commissioned by the Greater London Authority on Understanding the Manosphere (2025) found that many boys and young men are navigating increasing uncertainty around identity, masculinity, purpose and belonging. Evidence suggests that social isolation, loneliness, limited access to trusted adults, and exposure to harmful online content can increase vulnerability to misogynistic and harmful online narratives. At the same time, research highlights that boys and young men are seeking guidance on issues such as relationships, identity, wellbeing and masculinity, often in online spaces that can expose them to harmful or misleading content.
Emerging evidence indicates that strengthening critical thinking, digital literacy and opportunities for open discussion and reflection can help young people to better understand, question and challenge harmful content and online influences. Research also demonstrates the importance of trusted relationships, positive male role models, supportive peer networks and meaningful offline spaces as protective factors that support healthy identity development, resilience, wellbeing and positive relationships. These opportunities can help boys and young men explore identity, belonging, relationships and different experiences and expressions of masculinity in safe and supportive environments.
This evidence sits within a broader context of concern about the impact of online misogyny and harmful online narratives on both boys and young men and on the safety and wellbeing of girls and young women. Research highlights increasing exposure to misogynistic content online, the role of algorithms in amplifying harmful narratives, and the importance of early intervention approaches that build critical thinking, digital literacy, emotional wellbeing and healthy relationship skills. Evidence also highlights the value of creating spaces where boys and young men can explore identity, belonging, relationships and masculinity, reflect on the influences shaping their views, and develop resilience to harmful online content and messaging
In response, the Mayor has launched a programme of activity to challenge harmful online narratives and support boys and young men to develop confidence, resilience and a strong sense of identity. In June 2026, the Mayor warned of the risk of a "lost generation of young men" if the growing influence of harmful online content is left unchecked, announcing a package of interventions to strengthen support for boys and young men at home, in schools and across communities. The Mayor's polling found that only 15% of Londoners believe boys and young men have access to enough positive role models, reinforcing the need for investment in trusted adults, mentoring and positive influences.
The VRU is leading the development of this programme of interventions. Through mentoring, workforce development, support for fathers and carers, and preventative work in education settings, the programme aims to...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/london-s-vru-boys-young-men-and-future-fathers-support-services-ocds-h6vhtk-06d93c)

## Lots (3)
### Lot 1: Intensive Mentoring for Care Experienced Young People
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80310000, 80511000, 80570000, 85311300
- **Delivery regions:** UKI
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £987,658
- **Description:** Delivery Focus
The VRU is seeking market insight on the provision of intensive, relationship-based mentoring for boys and young men in care settings. The service is intended to strengthen protective factors through trusted adult relationships and sus...
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2027 to 28/02/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Training for Fathers, Male carers and Relevant Male Practitioners
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80310000, 80511000, 80570000
- **Delivery regions:** UKI
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £295,218
- **Description:** Delivery Focus
The VRU is seeking market insight on specialist training and capacity-building support for fathers, male carers, foster carers and residential care staff who play an important role in the lives of boys and young men. The aim is to stre...
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2027 to 28/02/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Supporting Boys and Young Men in Education Settings
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80310000, 80511000, 80570000, 85311300
- **Delivery regions:** UKI
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £540,000
- **Description:** Delivery Focus
The VRU is seeking market insight on a preventative programme supporting boys and young men in education settings. The programme is intended to provide opportunities for young people to explore identity, belonging, relationships and di...
- **Contract Period:** 04/01/2027 to 31/07/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F090389-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-09-24T08:04:12.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-21T23:32:29.669Z
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