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VRU Difference Matters Youth Voice Partner

MAYORS OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

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04 Sep 2025 at 11:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The "VRU Difference Matters Youth Voice Partner" procurement process, managed by the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, has reached the award stage. This tender, categorised under research and development services, was conducted with a limited competition procurement method, specifically a below-threshold approach under a "light touch" regime. The procurement, located in London, aimed to commission a Youth Voice Partner to work with schools to promote inclusive educational practices. A total of 12 bids were received, with the contract ultimately awarded to We Are Living Proof Limited. The contract, valued at £179,460, will span from 9th September 2025 to 31st July 2027.

This tender provides significant opportunities for service providers specialising in educational consultancy, particularly those focusing on youth engagement and inclusive practices. Businesses that can implement a strengths-based approach and have experience in supporting neurodiverse students would find this contract particularly aligned with their expertise. As an SME itself, We Are Living Proof Limited's involvement highlights the potential for similar-sized enterprises to successfully engage with and benefit from contracts of this nature, thus fostering business growth and establishing a foothold in ongoing public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VRU Difference Matters Youth Voice Partner

Notice Description

VRU are seeking to commission a Youth Voice Partner to support schools in centring the views and experience of ND students to ensure that schools can take a strengths-based approach to delivering positive change to improve inclusion for the whole school community. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=968199382

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0593fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053865-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£179,460 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WE ARE LIVING PROOF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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