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VRU Difference Matters Programme Evaluation & Learning Partner

MAYORS OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

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09 Dec 2025 at 08:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, focuses on the "VRU Difference Matters Programme Evaluation & Learning Partner" project. Located in London, this contract falls under the public services category, specifically research services, as defined by CPV code 73110000. The procurement method used was "limited" and below the threshold, indicating a limited competition. The contract has reached the award stage, with the effective date beginning on 11th December 2025 and ending on 18th September 2027. The contracting authority operates within the sub-central government and is based at 169 Union Street, London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in research and educational evaluation, particularly those that aim to improve the experiences of neurodivergent pupils in UK schools. The Anna Freud Centre has been awarded the contract, valued at £150,000, offering a substantial project for firms in the educational research field to enhance their portfolio. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such light-touch regimes, which can provide a stepping stone for growth in public sector opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VRU Difference Matters Programme Evaluation & Learning Partner

Notice Description

The commissioning of an Evaluation & Learning Partner is integral for the VRU to understand the implementation and key learning from the Difference Matters programme. VRU wish to contribute to the evidence base around improving the experiences of neuro divergent pupils in UK schools, whilst also delivering the best service possible for young Londoners and their families To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=994416697

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f152
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080863-2025
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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2025 - 18 Sep 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

THE ANNA FREUD CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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