--- title: "Youth Practitioners' Leadership & Development Programme 2 - Evaluation Partner" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-297898ca-cdfe-4eb3-b1bb-ca6fbf91940e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-297898ca-cdfe-4eb3-b1bb-ca6fbf91940e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-297898ca-cdfe-4eb3-b1bb-ca6fbf91940e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-297898ca-cdfe-4eb3-b1bb-ca6fbf91940e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICE AND CRIME" published: "2024-10-17" --- # Youth Practitioners' Leadership & Development Programme 2 - Evaluation Partner Buyer: MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICE AND CRIME Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-297898ca-cdfe-4eb3-b1bb-ca6fbf91940e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-297898ca-cdfe-4eb3-b1bb-ca6fbf91940e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-297898ca-cdfe-4eb3-b1bb-ca6fbf91940e.json) ## Summary The Mayor's Office for Police and Crime has completed the tender process for the "Youth Practitioners' Leadership & Development Programme 2 - Evaluation Partner" contract. This procurement, classified under "Evaluation consultancy services" (CPV 79419000), was conducted using an open procedure. The contract concerns evaluating the programme design, implementation, and impact in London, with the process managed by the London Violence Reduction Unit (VRU). The evaluation contract, valued at £105,000 exclusive of VAT, was awarded to The Innovation Unit Ltd, starting from 11th September 2024 and ending on 30th September 2026. Key dates included an information session on 22nd May 2024 and a submission deadline for clarifications by 31st May 2024, with the final submission deadline on 14th June 2024. This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs engaged in consultancy, research, and evaluation services, particularly those specialised in social impact and youth services. The awarded contract offers a substantial scope for collaboration with the VRU and the programme delivery partner, allowing businesses to showcase their expertise in evaluation methodologies and contribute to real-world improvements in youth services. Companies with experience in analysing complex programmatic data and providing actionable insights to drive positive change would be well-suited for similar future opportunities. ## Notice Requirement: The London Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) is seeking an evaluator to undertake a detailed process and impact evaluation of the 2nd Iteration of the Youth Practitioners Leadership & Development Programme. The evaluation will explore the programme design, implementation and delivery. It should help identify barriers, benefits, highlight key learning and promising practices to help drive improvements. The evaluation partner will be required to work in close collaboration with the leadership programme delivery partner and the VRU to design, develop and deliver a suitable evaluation model for this programme. Background: In recognition of the critical role that the youth sector has in supporting young people exposed to the risk of violence, the VRU commissioned a new and improved version of the Youth Practitioner Leadership and development programme with the continued aim of providing high-quality, specialist and bespoke training and support to help youth practitioners build on their expertise in supporting young people and to increase their leadership skills to develop in their careers. This contract was awarded in March 2024. As an evidence-based organisation, the VRU uses research and analysis to help inform our decisions and work. This involves conducting or commissioning research and evaluation to help understand how commissioned services are working, and whether services are delivering the results we expect. How to apply: The maximum budget for the evaluation is PS105,000 excl VAT over 24 months. Further information can be found in the bidders pack for this contract. An information session will be held on 22nd May at 2-3pm via Microsoft Teams. The meeting details are provided in the bidder pack. If you have any clarification questions please email VRUProcurement@london.gov.uk - use the subject YPLDP-2 Evaluation partner' when making your request. Clarification deadline is 31st May 2024 by 4pm If you would like to request a bidders pack please email VRUProcurement@london.gov.uk -use the subject " YPLDP-2 Evaluation partner" The submission deadline for this tender is 14th June 2024 at 12pm ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/680c62bd-d0be-41aa-8088-2b8fbb4b3092 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Sep 2024 | | Contract period | 10 Sep 2024 - 30 Aug 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £104,805 | | 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 | | 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 | THE INNOVATION UNIT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 17 Oct 2024 at 13:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/680c62bd-d0be-41aa-8088-2b8fbb4b3092 - 15 May 2024 at 08:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ff62491-78c8-4888-a59b-49dfc5f3a771 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/680c62bd-d0be-41aa-8088-2b8fbb4b3092 17th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ff62491-78c8-4888-a59b-49dfc5f3a771 15th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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