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title: "Talk Matters Programme Evaluation &Learning Partner"
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# Talk Matters Programme Evaluation &Learning Partner

Buyer: MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICE AND CRIME  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-909bf84e-a00a-47ed-9cc9-519f2486edf1

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## Summary

The London Violence Reduction Unit is procuring an Evaluation & Learning Partner for the Talk Matters Programme, aimed at supporting schools in identifying and addressing Speech, Language, and Communication Needs in children. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender submission deadline set for 18th September 2023. The buying organisation is the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime based in London, UK. The procurement falls under the research and development services category, with the procurement method as an open procedure.

This tender opportunity for the Talk Matters Programme Evaluation & Learning Partner presents a chance for businesses involved in research and development services to engage with schools and local authorities to enhance educational outcomes. Companies with experience in the UK education system, evaluation of complex programs, working with multiple stakeholders, and data analysis are well-suited to compete. The procurement strategy of an open procedure allows for fair competition and encourages the participation of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) in the bidding process.

## Notice

The London Violence Reduction Unit ("VRU") is commissioning a Evaluation and Learning Partner for the Talk Matters Programme. Talk Matters Programme, will support schools to identify Speech, Language and Communication Needs in children early and close gaps in their learning, so that children can fully engage in all aspects - academic and social - of their education. The VRU therefore wishes to commission a Talk Matters Programme Evaluation and Learning Partner who will work closely with schools, local authorities and the VRU to create an effective learning partnership, develop and embed an effective monitoring strategy and explore impact at a systems level. Eligibility/core capabilities of the Provider: A good knowledge of the UK education system and experience working in and with schools; Experience evaluating complex programmes which involve stakeholders at many levels; Capacity to work on learning, evaluation or research projects across several schools simultaneously; Experience working with local authorities or multi-academy trusts; Expertise and innovation in sharing best practice and scaling interventions; Effective and engaging skills in data analysis, facilitation, and accessible presentation. If you have any clarification questions, please email these to VRUProcurement@london.gov.uk. When sending your clarifications to the VRU commissioning inbox please use the subject 'Talk Matters Evaluation and Learning Partner', and the clarification deadline has been set as 7th September 2023. To request the tender documents please email VRUProcurement@london.gov.uk using the subject heading 'Talk Matters Evaluation and Learning Partner' You must email your completed tender response to: VRUProcurement@london.gov.uk. The tender submission deadline is 12:00 noon on 18th September 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9746442b-effb-496f-8906-6ebfcbe28ea7 |
| 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 | 4 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £299,865 |
| 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 | ECORYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2024 at 09:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9746442b-effb-496f-8906-6ebfcbe28ea7
- 14 Sep 2023 at 09:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fe43c00-9f97-4169-8f4f-a50fb8187e23
- 14 Sep 2023 at 09:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fe43c00-9f97-4169-8f4f-a50fb8187e23
- 17 Aug 2023 at 13:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fe43c00-9f97-4169-8f4f-a50fb8187e23

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9746442b-effb-496f-8906-6ebfcbe28ea7
  4th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fe43c00-9f97-4169-8f4f-a50fb8187e23
  14th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/716e88fd-009e-4e56-8971-007d0437ef16

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