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title: "VRU- The Evaluation of the Stronger Futures Programme"
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# VRU- The Evaluation of the Stronger Futures Programme

Buyer: MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICE AND CRIME  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09b3b5b3-409d-433c-801d-42dbdb3ff9f7

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## Summary

The Mayor's Office for Policing And Crime is undertaking a public procurement process titled "VRU- The Evaluation of the Stronger Futures Programme." This tender falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy (CPV ID: 73000000). Located in London, UK, the procurement process has reached the award stage. Key dates include the publication date on 23rd June 2023, a tender submission deadline of 28th July 2023, and a project contract period from 12th September 2023 to 11th March 2026. The open procurement method used was an above-threshold open procedure.

This tender presents notable opportunities for business growth, particularly well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs. The project focuses on evaluating the Stronger Futures Programme, which aims at funding grassroots organisations supporting young people aged 8-18 to enhance their educational outcomes, reduce school exclusions, and improve employability and mental health. Businesses with expertise in process and impact evaluation, as well as experience working with youth programmes, would find this contract particularly beneficial.

## Notice

The Mayor of London's Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) is seeking an Evaluation Partner for the Stronger Futures Programme. The VRU is seeking to procure a suitable Provider to undertake a detailed process and impact evaluation of the Stronger Futures programme, looking both across the separate fund interventions and the programme of activities as a whole. The programme will aim to fund grassroots organisations that work with young people aged 8-18-year-olds during after school hours and at weekends, to improve educational outcomes and reduce school exclusions, as well as to improve employability prospects and mental health and wellbeing. You must email your completed tender response to; VRUProcurement@london.gov.uk by the tender submission deadline:12:00 noon on 28th July 2023. Additional information: Information on how to bid for the contract can be found in the bidder pack

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72cf110d-66e1-4a9d-b43b-e79d8646f5f0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2024 - 1 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £197,637 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICE AND CRIME |
| Additional buyers | MAYORS OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 0LL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RENAISI TSIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2025 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72cf110d-66e1-4a9d-b43b-e79d8646f5f0
- 20 Jul 2023 at 07:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0178e747-e1bc-4946-9b7f-29397a168e42
- 5 Jul 2023 at 11:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0178e747-e1bc-4946-9b7f-29397a168e42
- 23 Jun 2023 at 15:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0178e747-e1bc-4946-9b7f-29397a168e42
- 23 Jun 2023 at 15:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0178e747-e1bc-4946-9b7f-29397a168e42

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72cf110d-66e1-4a9d-b43b-e79d8646f5f0
  6th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0178e747-e1bc-4946-9b7f-29397a168e42
  20th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/440505e1-bd35-4929-a314-15b4e0f8fd90
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca0fad0e-9748-48f3-84b5-228ea4f40d25
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/26625e1b-8b79-4f9f-b196-009d74a8aed3
  Further clarification Questions & Responses added

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