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VRU Difference Matters Programme Evaluation and Learning Partner

MAYORS OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

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17 Oct 2025 at 09:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process, conducted by the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, focuses on the VRU Difference Matters Programme Evaluation and Learning Partner. Classified under research and development services within the education sector, the procurement process reached the award stage on 17 October 2025, with the contract starting on 20 October 2025 and concluding on 14 October 2027. Located in London, United Kingdom, the initiative aims to improve neurodiverse pupil experiences in mainstream secondary schools. The procurement method used for this process is "limited", with competition considered below the threshold, indicating a light-touch regime tailored for specific services. The programme aligns with the legislation 2023/54 as per the UKPGA legal framework.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses skilled in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in educational consultancy and evaluation. The project underscores the importance of working alongside local authorities, schools, and service providers, which is ideal for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in educational initiatives or those with an interest in expanding into evaluation and learning projects aimed at enhancing the understanding and inclusion of neurodiverse students. The Anna Freud Centre, identified as the supplier, highlights the role of entities that already engage in health and educational sectors, encouraging similar organisations to seek involvement in such impactful programmes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VRU Difference Matters Programme Evaluation and Learning Partner

Notice Description

Difference Matters Programme is a new initiative that aims to improve the experiences of ND pupils in mainstream secondary schools in order to reduce disproportional exclusions, absence and suspensions, tackling the over-representation of young people with unmet special needs in Alternative Provision (AP), Pupil Referral Units (PRU) and Youth Offending Institutions (YOI). The programme will champion asset-based approaches, empowering ND pupils; improving understanding of their needs; raising awareness of neurodiversity; and making schools more inclusive environments. The commissioning of an Evaluation & Learning Partner is integral for the VRU to understand the implementation and key learning from the Difference Matters programme. The provider will need to work with participating schools, local authorities, training / service providers and the VRU to evaluate this programme successfully To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=968019590

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066153-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£149,701 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 14 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

THE ANNA FREUD CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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