Violence Reduction Network: Children and Young Person Navigator Service

Overview

The commissioning of a community‑based Children and Young People (CYP) Navigator Service operating across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The service will provide proactive, relationship‑based support to children and young people aged 11-25 (with a priority focus on 14-19 year olds) who are at risk of, or involved in, violence and associated harm. The service will deliver in‑reach and follow‑up support within police custody settings (Keyham Lane and Euston Street), A&E departments (Leicester Royal Infirmary), and through agreed community referral pathways. Provision includes mentoring, trauma‑informed engagement, evidence‑based interventions (including social skills training), safeguarding, partnership working, and onward referral to education, health and community services. The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 12 months with options to extend for up to a further 21 months, subject to funding and satisfactory performance. The maximum total contract value is £805,000 (excluding VAT), inclusive of all extension options. The services must be delivered in accordance with the approved specification, performance framework, and safeguarding requirements.