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title: "VRU-Hospital Based Youth Work Evaluation Partner"
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buyer: "MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICE AND CRIME"
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# VRU-Hospital Based Youth Work Evaluation Partner

Buyer: MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICE AND CRIME  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-208805ac-25cc-4778-a68f-61885064397b

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## Summary

The Mayor's Office for Policing And Crime is seeking an Evaluation Partner for the VRU-Hospital Based Youth Work Programme in London. This tender falls within the Research and Development Services category (CPV code 73000000) and follows an open procedure (above threshold). The contract spans from 1st October 2023 to 30th September 2025. The procurement process reached the award stage with the Behavioural Insights Team being the selected supplier for a contract valued at GBP 250,000. The project focuses on conducting a detailed process and impact evaluation of youth work teams embedded in major trauma centres and accident and emergency departments across London. The tender submission deadline was 8th August 2023.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialized in complex evaluation programmes, particularly those with a history of working within public health and with young people at risk of violence. Businesses with robust data protection systems, NHS ethics applications experience, and a track record of collaborative projects involving varied stakeholders could benefit greatly. SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises are also encouraged to participate, highlighting the tender's suitability for entities focused on contributing to high-profile, impactful social research and support services in London.

## Notice

VRU Hospital Based Youth Work Evaluation Partner The Mayor of London's Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) is seeking an Evaluation Partner for our Hospital Based Youth Work Programme in London. The VRU funds Hospital Based Youth Work teams operating out of all 4 Major Trauma Centres (MTCs ) and 8 Accident and Emergency Departments (A&Es) in London. These youth work/ case work teams are based within the hospital and provide crisis support to young people aged 11 - 25 presenting at the hospitals as victims (or suspected / potential victims) of violence. The Hospital Based Youth Work programme is a high profile, high value service commissioned by the VRU and we are investing significantly in improving the evidence base for this work. The VRU is seeking to commission an external Provider to undertake a detailed process and impact evaluation of the Hospital Based Youth Work programme. The unit is seeking a provider that can deliver a series of evaluation packages. Including: * An impact evaluation: * Evaluation of organisational change: * A performance & process evaluation: * Cost effectiveness: * Evaluation of the Learning Partner support: As part of this project, the Evaluation Partner will need to work closely with key stakeholders in the hospitals. We expect the commissioned Evaluation Partner organisation to have experience in the following areas: * Leading complex evaluation programmes that incorporate a range of stakeholders and partners at strategic and operational levels. * Demonstrable experience of working with young people at risk of being involved in serious violence. * An understanding of the Public Health approach to violence reduction and prevention. * Experience working in a public health context, direct work with the NHS and hospital data is advantageous. * Experience working with sensitive data & personal identifiable information (PII)is essential * Strong data protection systems and processes. * Some experience of conducting London based research. * Experience working with NHS ethics applications and the process of gaining consent from NHS Trusts to set-up research in hospital sites is essential. We welcome collaborative bids, for example, a research consultancy paired with clinical researchers, academic partners and/or community and voluntary sector expertise. If you have any clarification questions, please email these to VRUProcurement@london.gov.uk When sending your clarifications to the VRU Procurement inbox please use the subject 'HBYW Evaluation Partner', the clarification deadline has been set as 18th July 2023. You must email your completed tender response to; VRUProcurement@london.gov.uk by the tender submission deadline:12:00 noon on 8th August 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3281a10-1331-4df4-9646-7be0c315262a |
| 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 | 8 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 | BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHTS TEAM |

## 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 09:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3281a10-1331-4df4-9646-7be0c315262a
- 20 Jul 2023 at 08:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4601aec-61a7-44b4-80e7-02ca33223839
- 17 Jul 2023 at 13:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4601aec-61a7-44b4-80e7-02ca33223839
- 14 Jul 2023 at 09:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4601aec-61a7-44b4-80e7-02ca33223839
- 6 Jul 2023 at 10:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4601aec-61a7-44b4-80e7-02ca33223839
- 30 Jun 2023 at 10:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4601aec-61a7-44b4-80e7-02ca33223839
- 21 Jun 2023 at 15:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4601aec-61a7-44b4-80e7-02ca33223839
- 20 Jun 2023 at 10:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4601aec-61a7-44b4-80e7-02ca33223839
- 19 Jun 2023 at 16:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4601aec-61a7-44b4-80e7-02ca33223839
- 19 Jun 2023 at 16:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4601aec-61a7-44b4-80e7-02ca33223839
- 19 Jun 2023 at 14:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4601aec-61a7-44b4-80e7-02ca33223839
- 19 Jun 2023 at 12:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4601aec-61a7-44b4-80e7-02ca33223839

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3281a10-1331-4df4-9646-7be0c315262a
  6th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4601aec-61a7-44b4-80e7-02ca33223839
  20th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2f5be47b-9653-44c2-a98e-3b3f3ad8675a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/738266a7-7d24-441f-a8f7-c0239377b029
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/466c6be3-2045-4a7c-b967-6554152e5808
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/27013694-7aea-44c2-a33f-df626fc4dff1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/74898c2d-6d08-428a-8146-a4dfb3a06254
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2bc47716-2db9-4e22-8a81-3a3d14aeb59c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/82557abb-d156-4436-9572-cfe3dc2a3f4f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2a9df6dc-f25c-480a-a258-7215e5299301
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0c148c1c-03ab-4d82-9c3f-24c6b042d364
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5057d6c0-87e3-454c-bbfb-5468c577481f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cd03ae75-2472-4606-bb18-9044989f15bb
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/13c7723a-6ee1-4183-9811-f6507ae5c315
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1744163c-479a-4151-85f8-4217df38400b
  Service Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cdac969f-fbd4-4383-a5ab-dce10a8bd84e
  SSQ Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f6b960b1-20d5-48f2-9049-eb01881b7c22
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b5ecf401-64b8-45b9-8304-970c351353e8
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1e2b27a9-7b86-4dc6-8983-6857c1b73218
  Updated clarifications log-Questions & Responses
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a0925b16-b1e8-48a3-b67d-44a08a9b3e12
  further clarification questions & responses
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aac75125-6171-45db-9d39-95da2530370f
  Further clarification questions & responses added

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