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VRU - Evaluation Partner for the Inclusive and Nurturing Schools Programme

MAYORS OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

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20 Sep 2023 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

The London Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) is currently seeking an Evaluation Partner for its Inclusive and Nurturing Schools (INS) programme. This tender opportunity, valued at £380,000, aims to evaluate the impact of the INS programme and requires expertise in education, data analysis, and longitudinal research. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender submission deadline of 23rd October 2023 @ 12.noon. The VRU, as the buying organisation, is located in London and the industry category is focused on research and development services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with experience in evaluation programmes, education landscape, data analysis, and working with diverse groups of children and young people. Companies with capabilities to deliver longitudinal research, influence key stakeholders with data insights, and comply with strong data protection systems would be well-suited to compete. The Evaluation Partner role involves designing and delivering a high-quality evaluation to measure the impact of the INS programme and contribute to violence reduction and prevention efforts in the UK education sector.

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Notice Title

VRU - Evaluation Partner for the Inclusive and Nurturing Schools Programme

Notice Description

VRU - Evaluation Partner for the Inclusive and Nurturing Schools Programme The London Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) is tendering for a Evaluation Partner for its Inclusive and Nurturing Schools (INS) programme. The VRU is seeking an Evaluation Partner to design and deliver a high-quality evaluation to explore the impact of the INS programme against its desired outcomes. Core capabilities of the Provider: * Capacity, experience, and expertise to lead evaluation programmes that will incorporate a range of stakeholders and partners at strategic and operational levels * Knowledge of and experience working within the UK education landscape, including working with primary, secondary and SEND schools * Experience measuring the impact of education programmes and interventions * Experience of and capacity to work on learning and evaluation projects across several sites simultaneously * Experience of working with diverse groups of children and young people and their parents/carers * Capacity to meet the stated timeframes through having a team of existing, appropriately skilled, qualified, and resourced staff in place * Expertise and capacity to deliver longitudinal research * An understanding of the Public Health Approach to violence reduction and prevention * Strong data analysis and using data insights to influence key stakeholders * Strong data protection systems and processes Background information on the current INS Programme; In Spring 2022, the VRU commissioned the INS programme, which aims to reduce unnecessary school exclusions and ensure pupils have healthy relationship behaviours and attitudes. After a competitive tender process the VRU appointed a consortium of two charitable organisations to deliver this programme: Tender Education and Arts and Nurtureuk. It is being delivered in 70 schools across seven London Boroughs: Barking and Dagenham, Croydon, Enfield, Greenwich, Hackney, Hammersmith and Fulham, and Islington. The innovative aspect of the INS programme is in the joining up of nurture approaches and high-quality healthy relationships education. All 70 schools will receive both strands of the INS programme over the programme period and the anticipation is that increased awareness and changing practice within the schools will result in a reduction in school suspensions and exclusions. If you have any clarification questions please email VRUprocurement@london.gov.uk and in the title: "Evaluation Partner for the Inclusive and Nurturing Schools Programme". Clarifications deadline is 10th October 2023 @ 15:00 If you would like a bidders pack please email: vruprocurement@london.gov.uk Please not the tender submission deadline is 23rd October 2023 @ 12.noon, please email your competed tender response to VRUprocurement@london.gov.uk

Lot Information

Lot 1

A competitive procurement for the award of a contract for the delivery of the VRU - Evaluation Partner for the Inclusive and Nurturing Schools Programme It is to be conducted in accordance with the Light Touch Regime (LTR) as implemented in the UK by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and will be undertaken via a non-mandatory Open Procedure.

Renewal: 27 months 180,000 plus 3.5 years of contract value at 200,000 total excluding VAT PS380,000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040250
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027775-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAYORS OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
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

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