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Talk Matters Programme Evaluation & Learning Partner

MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICE AND CRIME

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jun 2024 at 10:45

Award

14 Feb 2024 at 08:32

Tender

18 Aug 2023 at 15:55

Planning

10 Aug 2023 at 17:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime in London has completed the procurement process for the "Talk Matters Programme Evaluation & Learning Partner" in the services industry category. The tender aimed to commission a partner to support schools in identifying and addressing Speech, Language, and Communication Needs. The contract, awarded to Ecorys UK Limited, is valued at £299,865 and was signed on 1st January 2024.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in research and development services, consultancy services, and education sector engagement. Companies with a strong background in evaluating complex programmes, collaborating with schools and local authorities, and implementing effective monitoring strategies would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime is actively engaging with suppliers to enhance the Talk Matters Programme and create a positive impact on education outcomes in London.

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Notice Title

Talk Matters Programme Evaluation & Learning Partner

Notice Description

The London Violence Reduction Unit ("VRU") is commissioning a Evaluation and Learning Partner for the Talk Matters Programme. Talk Matters Programme, will support schools to identify Speech, Language and Communication Needs in children early and close gaps in their learning, so that children can fully engage in all aspects - academic and social - of their education. The VRU therefore wishes to commission a Talk Matters Programme Evaluation and Learning Partner who will work closely with schools, local authorities and the VRU to create an effective learning partnership, develop and embed an effective monitoring strategy and explore impact at a systems level.

Lot Information

Lot 1

In summer 2023, the VRU offered new, three-year funding to seven London Boroughs to pilot a whole-locality approach to improving oracy, starting in five primary schools per borough. The pilot programme, Talk Matters, will support schools to identify Speech, Language and Communication Needs in children early and close gaps in their learning, so that children can fully engage in all aspects - academic and social - of their education. This is a high-priority pilot, and we wish to contribute to the evidence base around oracy in UK schools whilst also delivering the best service possible for young Londoners and their families. The VRU therefore wishes to commission a Talk Matters Programme Evaluation and Learning Partner who will work closely with schools, local authorities and the VRU to create an effective learning partnership, develop and embed an effective monitoring strategy and explore impact at a systems level.

Options: MOPAC has an option, exercisable at its sole discretion, to extend the duration of the Contract for a further period or periods up to a total of 2 years by giving notice in writing to the Provider

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03eee2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017263-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£599,728 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Aug 2023Expired
Award Date
1 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICE AND CRIME
Additional Buyers

MAYORS OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
vrucommissioning@london.gov.uk, vruprocurement@london.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECORYS

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