Planning

Difference Matters Youth Voice Partner

MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

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Planning

20 May 2025 at 09:56

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Difference Matters Youth Voice Partner" is being undertaken by the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, situated at 169 Union Street, London. The process is currently in the planning stage and centres on the industry categories of education and training services, as well as health and social work services, under a light-touch procurement regime. A significant milestone is the planned market engagement exercise set for 27th May 2025, intended for potential bidders to gain insight and seek clarifications. This initiative aims to incorporate neurodivergent students' perspectives to foster more neuroinclusive school environments. Interested parties are encouraged to participate by signing up via Eventbrite, with the contract expected to commence on 1st September 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2027. The entire contract is valued at a gross amount of GBP £216,000, with the net being £180,000.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating in education and health services, particularly those focusing on inclusivity and working with youth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are deemed suitable for this tender, providing a path for these organisations to expand and contribute to a meaningful societal impact. Companies with the capability to understand and integrate neurodivergent perspectives into the educational framework, and with a track record of partnership with governmental bodies, will find themselves well-placed to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Planning Information

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-h6vhtk-051846
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023080-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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