Planning

Difference Matters Evaluation & Learning Partner

MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICE AND CRIME

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Planning

04 Feb 2025 at 14:40

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

04 Feb 2025 at 13:02

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor's Office for Police and Crime in London is planning a procurement process titled "Difference Matters Evaluation & Learning Partner" within the industry category of Research and Development services and related consultancy services (CPV 73000000). The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a key milestone for market engagement set for 20th February 2025. This procurement aims to support an initiative by the Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) designed to enhance inclusion for neurodivergent (ND) children and young people in mainstream secondary schools. The overall contract value is up to £100,000 over 24 months, with the project slated to run from June 2025 to July 2027 in London, United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in conducting complex evaluation programmes, particularly those with a background in educational settings and neurodivergence. Companies specialising in both quantitative and qualitative research, ethical research practices, and data protection are well-suited to compete. The contract involves developing evaluation frameworks, monitoring performance, and facilitating shared learning among different stakeholders. The contract also emphasises the necessity for strong data visualisation skills and familiarity with the Public Health Approach to violence reduction and prevention. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Difference Matters Evaluation & Learning Partner

Notice Description

Prior Engagement Notice: Difference Matters Evaluation & Learning Partner This notice is published to inform the market of the VRU's intention to engage with interested parties for the Difference Matters Evaluation and Learning Partner services. The Violence Reduction Unit would like to run a market engagement exercise on the 20th February 2025. This will be an opportunity for potential bidders to ask the VRU clarification questions relating to the scope of work disclosed in this notice. Background The VRU has allocated PS1m to pilot a new programme that will promote inclusion and support neurodivergent (ND) children and young people in mainstream secondary schools as part of its education work. This initiative, part of the London Inclusion Charter, aims to improve the experiences of ND pupils in mainstream secondary schools, enhance inclusion and reduce exclusions, absences, and suspensions among ND pupils. Opportunity Summary * Contract Value: Up to PS100,000 over 24 months (June 2025 - July 2027). * Key Responsibilities: o Develop an evaluation framework and assess impact feasibility. o Monitor performance and provide termly summary reports. o Conduct process and impact evaluations, using qualitative and quantitative methods. o Facilitate shared learning through cross-borough collaboration. * Core Capabilities Required: o Capacity, experience, and expertise to lead complex evaluation programmes that will incorporate a range of stakeholders and partners at strategic and operational levels. o Strong commitment to ethical research and data protection. o Expertise and capacity to deliver both quantitative and qualitative research simultaneously. o Demonstrable experience of delivering similar evaluations, particularly with participatory methods, ideally involving young people and education settings. o Knowledge and understanding of education settings. o Ideally the Evaluation & Learning Partner should demonstrate that they can design and implement evaluation approaches that are sensitive to the experiences, needs, and communication preferences of neurodivergent audiences. o The ability to apply a trauma-informed lens throughout the evaluation process, recognising the potential intersection of neurodivergence and past experiences of exclusion. o An understanding of the Public Health Approach to violence reduction and prevention. o Strong data protection systems and processes. o Experience/ ability to conduct fieldwork in London. o Strong data visualisation skills. o Capacity to meet the stated timeframes and deliverables Response If you are interested in the opportunity and meet the core capabilities as set out above, then please email vruprocurement@london.gov.uk. You may then be asked to fill in a short questionnaire. Please note that this exercise is in no way a call for competition and will not result in the award of a contract to any respondents to this notice. For full details, please refer to attached document Additional information: Please see the attachment with all the information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-02facea3-a9c1-4d7b-8752-2d4438844a32
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba00eacf-f63d-4eae-9cc9-3b27bbe10259
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICE AND CRIME
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0LL
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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