Planning

Market Engagement Session for Difference Matters Youth Voice Partner

MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICE AND CRIME

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Planning

19 May 2025 at 15:56

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor's Office for Police and Crime is initiating a procurement process with the aim of commissioning a Youth Voice Partner for the Difference Matters programme. This involves a market engagement session scheduled for 27th May 2025. The session focuses on incorporating the perspectives of neurodivergent students to enhance inclusivity within educational settings. The procurement is in the planning stage, with the primary industry category being Education and Training Services, specifically across primary, secondary, higher education, as well as adult and training services located in London, United Kingdom. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in this early stage of procurement.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in educational services. By participating in the market engagement session, interested businesses can gain insights into the project scope and complexities of the initiative, thereby positioning themselves effectively for future tender stages. Companies with expertise in education, training, and those that prioritise inclusivity will find this opportunity particularly aligned with their business models. Attendees will also have the chance to interact directly with the buyers and clarify potential queries, thus enhancing their competitive edge in the bidding process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement Session for Difference Matters Youth Voice Partner

Notice Description

The VRU recognises that the views and experiences of neurodivergent students are essential to understanding how schools can become more neuroinclusive. To ensure young people's voices are central to the Difference Matters programme, the VRU will commission a Youth Voice Partner. The Violence Reduction Unit would like to run a market engagement exercise on the Tuesday 27th May 2025. This will be an opportunity for potential bidders to hear more about the opportunity and ask the VRU any questions relating to the scope of work disclosed in this notice. If you are interested in the opportunity and meet the core capabilities as set out above, then please sign up to attend the market engagement session via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/difference-matters-youth-voice-partner-tickets-1371050963339?aff=oddtdtcreator

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dfb83ae0-7d03-4962-a954-7fada8056713
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7236d2c-49db-4645-a04f-2b8e6dd6815b
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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

80600000 - Training services in defence and security materials

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 May 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 2AA
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
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

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