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# Online Harms Digital Youth Work Pilot Programme

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/online-harms-digital-youth-work-pilot-programme-ocds-h6vhtk-06d36d). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Mayor's Office For Policing And Crime: "Online Harms Digital Youth Work Pilot Programme". Published status: active. Published Value: £650,000. 3 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 14 Oct 2026, 13:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.delta-esourcing.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **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:** £650,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 14 October 2026 at 13:00 BST
- **Lots:** 3
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Digital mapping services, Health and social work services, Youth education services
- **Delivery Location:** UKI
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/online-harms-digital-youth-work-pilot-programme-ocds-h6vhtk-06d36d#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06d36d`

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[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/online-harms-digital-youth-work-pilot-programme-ocds-h6vhtk-06d36d#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [delta-esourcing.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.delta-esourcing.com)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/online-harms-digital-youth-work-pilot-programme-ocds-h6vhtk-06d36d#participate

## Description
The London Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) is undertaking a virtual market engagement exercise Wednesday 5th August 2026 @ 10am , via MS Teams, to inform the commissioning of the Online Harms Digital Youth Work Pilot Programme.
The London Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) is committed to understanding the factors that place children and young people at risk of violence, exploitation and harm, and to working collaboratively with partners to deliver long-term, sustainable solutions. We work across communities and sectors, including youth services, local government, education, health, policing and the voluntary and community sector, championing a public health approach that combines prevention, early intervention and effective support for those experiencing the greatest levels of risk and vulnerability. 
At the heart of our approach is the belief that violence is preventable, not inevitable. We recognise, however, that many children and young people are already navigating the impacts of trauma, exploitation, abuse and complex community dynamics. As such, our work seeks not only to prevent harm before it occurs, but also to strengthen the systems, services and trusted adults responsible for safeguarding, supporting and intervening with those most affected. Central to this approach is a commitment to partnership working, evidence-informed practice and ensuring that the voices, experiences and expertise of young people and communities shape the solutions designed to support them. 
The Mayor's Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) is seeking to engage with the market in advance of a forthcoming procurement opportunity relating to the delivery of its flagship Digital Youth Work Pilot Programme. 
The programme forms part of the VRU's wider public health approach to violence reduction and sits within a London-wide model developed following extensive consultation with young people, practitioners, safeguarding professionals, academics and sector experts. 
Digital life brings clear benefits for many children. Ofcom found that 99% of 13–17-year-olds see at least one benefit to being online, including help with schoolwork, learning new skills and maintaining social connections.  93% of children in the UK play video games, and children
report that gaming helps them socialise with friends, learn new skills and have fun, with most online interactions taking place with friends they already know offline. 
At the same time, the VRU is concerned that these same digital environments expose children and young people to a wide range of harms and risks.  
Digital safety is increasingly a public safety and public health concern. Children and young people are navigating identity, relationships, influence, exploitation and conflict across interconnected online and offline environments. However, systems, services and safeguarding responses have often struggled to keep pace with the rapidly evolving nature of digital spaces. This matters for the VRU because online harms do not sit separatel...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/online-harms-digital-youth-work-pilot-programme-ocds-h6vhtk-06d36d)

## Lots (3)
### Lot 1: Supporting high-need and digitally dependent young people
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 71354100, 80310000, 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKI
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £260,000
- **Description:** Test and develop Digital Youth Work approaches that improve accessibility, inclusion and engagement for young people who face barriers to traditional provision, particularly those with SEND, neurodiverse needs or higher levels of digital dependency.
- **Contract Period:** 02/11/2026 to 31/03/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Early intervention and prevention of online harms
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 71354100, 80310000, 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKI
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £260,000
- **Description:** Test Digital Youth Work approaches that strengthen early identification, prevention and safeguarding responses to online harms, vulnerabilities and online-to-offline risks.
- **Contract Period:** 02/11/2026 to 31/03/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Universal digital youth work and positive opportunities
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 71354100, 80310000, 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKI
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £259,999
- **Description:** Explore how Digital Youth Work can foster connection, belonging, creativity, participation and positive opportunities for children and young people through universal and strengths-based approaches.
- **Contract Period:** 02/11/2026 to 31/03/2028
- **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%2F088007-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-09-17T07:50:13.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-26T11:47:40.393Z
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