About the tender
The primary purpose of this interim guidance is to support the delivery of the YEF Area Leaders Programme (ALP). The ALP is a programme for multi-agency violence reduction partnerships in local authority areas. The programme aims to equip area leaders with the knowledge, tools and partnerships needed to deliver effective, evidence-informed violence prevention strategies focused on people, places, and practice.
This project aims to support the development of the ALP ‘Partnerships module’. Specifically, we are commissioning the production of Guidance on effective strategic partnerships, along with supporting materials for local delivery, including:
- A structured workshop outline for use with delivery partnerships;
- Workshop slide content;
- Facilitator prompts or practical delivery notes;
- And, where appropriate, additional tools or resources to help local partnerships reflect, self-assess and take action.
This Guidance and accompanying materials will be used in workshops delivered by YEF with each local partnership. Following the workshop, sites will use the guidance to develop their own local action plans to improve partnership working. The materials will also form part of a wider evidence base to inform final guidance published in 2026, which will be made available to all multi-agency violence prevention partnerships beyond the ALP.
We welcome proposals to deliver the full package (guidance, workshop design and tools). However, bidders may also propose to deliver only the interim guidance. In this case, they should ensure the guidance aligns clearly with the structure and aims of the ALP module and provides a foundation for effective workshop delivery. Budgets should be adjusted accordingly.
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How to apply
Proposals should be no longer than 2,500 words, and should set out the individual/team’s expertise, experience, methodological approach, and budget. You may attach relevant documents to support your application – this will not be included in the word count.
We are open to individuals/teams suggesting their own approaches, and/or suggesting improvements and amendments to our own. You are welcome to apply for multiple projects, particularly if there are opportunities to streamline methods or reporting for greater efficiency.
Please email your application to gail.gibbons@youthendowmentfund.org.uk and catherine.fayers@youthendowmentfund.org.uk by 5pm on 10 June.
If you have any questions regarding the project, please email these to gail.gibbons@youthendowmentfund.org.uk and catherine.fayers@youthendowmentfund.org.uk by 5pm on 3 June.