Tender

Difference Matters Programme Evaluation and Learning Partner

LONDON LEGACY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

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28 Apr 2025 at 16:38

Summary of the contracting process

The London Legacy Development Corporation is initiating a tender for the "Difference Matters Programme Evaluation and Learning Partner" project. This opportunity is centred in London, UK, under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions required by 12pm on 28th May 2025, via the Delta eSourcing portal. Clarifications are accepted until 14th May 2025. The contract is valued at £150,000 and is intended to run for 24 months, starting from approximately June 2025.

This procurement presents extensive opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to research and development, particularly those focusing on social research services and evaluation consultancy services. The contract could be particularly advantageous for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to suitability criteria. Companies with strong capabilities in qualitative and quantitative evaluation, effective engagement across diverse groups, and expertise in project management will find this tender an excellent prospect for growth and an opportunity to contribute significantly to impactful educational initiatives.

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Notice Title

Difference Matters Programme Evaluation and Learning Partner

Notice Description

London's VRU are seeking to commission an Evaluation and Learning Partner for the Difference Matters (DM) programme. This evaluation aims to assess both the implementation and impact of the DM programme in fostering positive outcomes for pupils and schools. It will examine how the programme is delivered, its effectiveness, and its contribution to individual and organisational change. The evaluation will also promote cross-borough learning by identifying and sharing best practice, producing accessible resources, and supporting knowledge exchange to strengthen the programme's long-term impact and sustainability. The value of the contract is PS150,000, duration of 24 months from the contract date; estimated commencement date June 2025. Deadline for submission of tenders is the 28th May 2025 by 12pm, tenders should only be submitted via Delta. Clarification deadline is the 14th May 2025. Clarification received after this date will not be considered. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services.-*Duplicated*/Z4BWXC43AW To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Z4BWXC43AW

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0508be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017445-2025
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79315000 - Social research services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2027 1-2 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
LONDON LEGACY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
vruprocurement@london.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07912304253

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1EJ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

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