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Difference Matters Training Partner

MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

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28 Apr 2025 at 16:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime is inviting submissions for a tender titled "Difference Matters Training Partner" within the Specialist training services industry category. The procurement aims to deliver neurodiversity training to support 16 schools in London. This open tender process is currently active, with a procurement method detailed as "Below threshold - open competition". Interested parties must submit their proposals electronically by 19th May 2025, and the enquiry period closes on 6th May 2025. The overall contract value is set at £60,000 (gross), with the service provision expected to begin on 30th June 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational training, particularly those with a focus on neurodiversity and inclusion strategies. Organisations with proven knowledge and expertise in developing and delivering inclusive curricula could leverage their capabilities to secure this contract and expand their presence in the public sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are especially encouraged to apply, given their eligibility and potential to bring innovative approaches to this critical area of education.

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Notice Title

Difference Matters Training Partner

Notice Description

We are seeking to commission a 'Training Partner' to support with delivering high quality training sessions about neurodiversity and how to create a truly neuro-inclusive school culture and environment. These sessions (minimum half a day) will take place termly and will be aimed at Difference Matters Staff Teams in the 16 schools, Borough Leads and other school staff members (where appropriate). The training should build on the provider's expertise, and the Training Partner should work with school leaders to embed effective whole-school approaches to neuro-inclusion. These will be focused on (but not limited to) areas such as understanding neurodiversity, and practical strategies to supporting emotional regulation. The Training Partner will signpost to best practice around supporting neurodivergent learners in education, as well as developing some specific resources depending on the needs of the partner schools and boroughs; an adaptive and flexible approach is key. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Specialist-training-services./SP7P46HEC7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/SP7P46HEC7

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0508bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017444-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mopacprocurement@mopac.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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