--- title: "Process Evaluation for Virtual Mentoring Academy Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b88d642b-974d-420e-a907-6d833f7b45da" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b88d642b-974d-420e-a907-6d833f7b45da" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b88d642b-974d-420e-a907-6d833f7b45da.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b88d642b-974d-420e-a907-6d833f7b45da.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON" published: "2024-07-19" --- # Process Evaluation for Virtual Mentoring Academy Programme Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b88d642b-974d-420e-a907-6d833f7b45da [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b88d642b-974d-420e-a907-6d833f7b45da) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b88d642b-974d-420e-a907-6d833f7b45da.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Process Evaluation for Virtual Mentoring Academy Programme" involves Transport for London seeking an organisation to evaluate the Virtual Mentoring Academy Programme. The process falls under the Light Touch Regime and focuses on services to the community. The tender timeline indicates a tender period ending on 15th March 2024, with a contract period starting on 22nd April 2024 and ending on 21st April 2026. The procurement is open to SMEs and VCSEs and is suitable for businesses in service-related industries. This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses to participate in evaluating the Virtual Mentoring Academy Programme. Companies well-suited to compete should offer expertise in process evaluation and services to the community. The process is characterised by an open procurement method, providing an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to engage with Transport for London in delivering this crucial evaluation project that aims to enhance the mentoring sector's effectiveness. ## Notice The GLA are seeking an organisation to support the process evaluation of Virtual Mentoring Academy Programme, namely to: 1. Evaluate effectiveness across the three VMAP delivery priorities, a. Mentoring academy platform and training b. System change at borough level and Increasing confidence and capacity of local mentoring sector c. Attracting and retaining new volunteer mentors 2. Consider potential scalability 3. Review the process and implementation of the pilot and highlight key learnings and recommendations for sustainability The tender is published under Light Touch Regime (Schedule 3 Services Under PCR 2015). See attached service specification for further information. How to apply for this project: TfL has recently switched to a new sourcing system, SAP Ariba, meaning that TfL's processes are now different to those that suppliers may be familiar with. The following instructions explain this new system and provide guidance on how interested parties will be able to communicate with TfL. To log in to SAP Ariba (this is not login only and not to register: https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw To register: Please use TfL's specific Ariba registration page below: https://s1-eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/ad/selfRegistration?realm=TfL After registration: To participate in this tender, register interest in participating in this event by emailing the Commercial contact listed on this notice. Note: The Ariba system is not automated, therefore, once you have registered (or are already registered) your business on Ariba you must email the Commercial contact. Registering your business on Ariba is not the same as registering your interest in this project. For help registering on the SAP Ariba system and for checking if you are already registered pleas refer to: https://content.tfl.gov.uk/supplier-registration.pdf For guidance on using SAP Ariba please refer to: https://support.ariba.com/Adapt/Ariba_Network_Supplier_Training If any problems persist please contact Ariba_Supplier_Enablement@tfl.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31a379fe-3937-4531-b4a2-507a05d2ccda | | 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 | 19 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Jun 2024 | | Contract period | 16 Jul 2024 - 16 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £69,448 | | 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 | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E20 1JN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Newham | | Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park | | Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ROCKET SCIENCE (UK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community ## Release History - 19 Jul 2024 at 12:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31a379fe-3937-4531-b4a2-507a05d2ccda - 28 Feb 2024 at 16:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04791655-0133-46ed-92c3-dcec31eb22c8 - 27 Feb 2024 at 14:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04791655-0133-46ed-92c3-dcec31eb22c8 - 20 Feb 2024 at 11:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04791655-0133-46ed-92c3-dcec31eb22c8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31a379fe-3937-4531-b4a2-507a05d2ccda 19th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04791655-0133-46ed-92c3-dcec31eb22c8 28th February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/40422222-665f-4f28-91f2-e25f89d96e9d - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/70a4de9e-8f44-454d-959e-110cdbdc1908 Redacted version of signed contract ## Notice URLs - https://content.tfl.gov.uk/supplier-registration.pdf - https://s1-eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/ad/selfRegistration?realm=TfL - https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw - https://support.ariba.com/Adapt/Ariba_Network_Supplier_Training ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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