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title: "Evaluation and Learning Partner & Peer Research and Peer Network for the PRU / AP Mentoring Programme"
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# Evaluation and Learning Partner & Peer Research and Peer Network for the PRU / AP Mentoring Programme

Buyer: MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICE AND CRIME  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca328f61-b8cd-41db-8d2a-a3418cbb925a

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## Summary

The Mayor's Office for Police and Crime has awarded contracts for the Evaluation and Learning Partner & Peer Research and Peer Network for the PRU / AP Mentoring Programme. This initiative falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services and operates within London, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised for this process was an open procedure (above threshold). The contracts began on 3rd February 2025 and will end on 30th September 2026. The award date was 20th September 2024 with a tender period that ended on the same date. The programme seeks to support young people aged 11-18 who have been excluded from secondary school or are at risk of exclusion in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research, social research services, and evaluation consultancy services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The work involves conducting evaluations, fostering collaborations, and implementing a peer network. Businesses with expertise in these areas and a commitment to incorporating youth voices within their processes will likely thrive in delivering the programme's expected outcomes and contributing to improved support for vulnerable young people.

## Notice

Requirement: 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. The VRU are seeking one or multiple partners to deliver Lot 1: Evaluation and Learning Partner and Lot 2: Peer Research and Pilot Young People Peer Network for the VRU PRU / AP Mentoring Programme. Prospective providers may bid for only one Lot, or both. Summary of Lots: -Lot 1: Evaluation and Learning Partner- Evaluating the reach and impact of the PRU/ AP Mentoring Programme, what works, sharing good practice and fostering collaboration. -Lot 2: Peer Research and Pilot Young People Peer Network - Training young people as Peer Researchers and supporting them to conduct research with their peers in London PRUs and APs, amplifying the voices of young people in PRUs/APs and testing a peer network model. If two separate providers are appointed to Lot 1 and Lot 2, they will need to work together to incorporate youth voice within the Lot 1 evaluation process. Background: VRU's Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) / Alternative Provision (AP) Mentoring Programme provides one-to-one support for young people aged 11-18 who have been excluded from secondary school or are at risk of exclusion. The programme is intended to support children and young people who: -Are studying in PRUs/APs in London -Are transitioning between PRU/AP and mainstream settings -Are transitioning from PRU/AP to further education and training (e.g. during their first year of FE college) -Are at risk of permanent exclusion (if in mainstream school) - Are in secondary education - aged 11-18 years The programme can also mentor the families of these children and young people. 2,200 young people in all 32 boroughs at just over 40 settings will receive mentoring support during September 2024-August 2026. We are looking for an Evaluation and Learning Partner and a Peer Research and Pilot Young People Peer Network for the programme. How to Apply: The maximum budget over 21 months is PS160,000 excl VAT for Lot 1 and PS70,000 excl VAT for Lot 2 Further information can be found in the bidder pack for this tender. You can access and download a copy of the bidder pack from the Delta esourcing portal by following this link www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5643CQY423 An information session will be held on 6th Aug at 2-3.30pm via Microsoft Teams. You can sign up to attend via Eventbrite here. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/vru-pru-ap-learning-partner-and-peer-research-information-session-tickets-943464025297?aff=oddtdtcreator Please submit all clarification questions via the Delta esourcing portal. The clarification deadline is 6th Sept by 4pm Please submit your response via the Delta esourcing portal. The submission deadline for this tender is 20th Sept 2024 by 12pm

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd08a391-18db-4228-928c-d7ccaf6ad24b |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £229,725 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | CENTRE FOR EVIDENCE & IMPLEMENTATION; LIVING PROOF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2025 at 17:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd08a391-18db-4228-928c-d7ccaf6ad24b
- 23 Jul 2024 at 10:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a91a5ce8-79ad-40b2-b73b-a11a372b1841
- 19 Jul 2024 at 09:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a91a5ce8-79ad-40b2-b73b-a11a372b1841

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd08a391-18db-4228-928c-d7ccaf6ad24b
  19th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a91a5ce8-79ad-40b2-b73b-a11a372b1841
  23rd July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/vru-pru-ap-learning-partner-and-peer-research-information-session-tickets-943464025297?aff=oddtdtcreator

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