Tender: Construction-Focused Training and Mentoring for 16–18-Year-Olds at Risk of Serious Youth Violence — Hampshire & Isle of Wight

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Hampshire and the Isle of Wight require a supplier for a construction-focused training and mentoring service to increase employability among young people aged 16 to 18 who are involved in, or at high risk of involvement in, serious youth violence. The service will provide structured, trauma-informed training and mentoring to prepare participants for entry into the construction industry, including accredited qualifications, industry-informed learning and mentoring that focuses on training, employment and other factors affecting a young person's ability to sustain positive, crime-free outcomes. Delivery will target young people identified through police data and partner intelligence, combining practical skills development with consistent mentoring and wraparound support, and working closely with Youth Justice Services, police and other partners to manage risk and support safe participation while contributing to local violence-prevention priorities. The provider must be skilled in engaging this high-risk cohort and managing the risks posed.