--- title: "Market Engagement Session for Difference Matters Youth Voice Partner" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dfb83ae0-7d03-4962-a954-7fada8056713" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dfb83ae0-7d03-4962-a954-7fada8056713" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dfb83ae0-7d03-4962-a954-7fada8056713.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dfb83ae0-7d03-4962-a954-7fada8056713.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICE AND CRIME" published: "2025-05-19" --- # Market Engagement Session for Difference Matters Youth Voice Partner Buyer: MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICE AND CRIME Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dfb83ae0-7d03-4962-a954-7fada8056713 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dfb83ae0-7d03-4962-a954-7fada8056713) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dfb83ae0-7d03-4962-a954-7fada8056713.json) ## Summary The Mayor's Office for Police and Crime is initiating a procurement process with the aim of commissioning a Youth Voice Partner for the Difference Matters programme. This involves a market engagement session scheduled for 27th May 2025. The session focuses on incorporating the perspectives of neurodivergent students to enhance inclusivity within educational settings. The procurement is in the planning stage, with the primary industry category being Education and Training Services, specifically across primary, secondary, higher education, as well as adult and training services located in London, United Kingdom. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in this early stage of procurement. This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in educational services. By participating in the market engagement session, interested businesses can gain insights into the project scope and complexities of the initiative, thereby positioning themselves effectively for future tender stages. Companies with expertise in education, training, and those that prioritise inclusivity will find this opportunity particularly aligned with their business models. Attendees will also have the chance to interact directly with the buyers and clarify potential queries, thus enhancing their competitive edge in the bidding process. ## Notice The VRU recognises that the views and experiences of neurodivergent students are essential to understanding how schools can become more neuroinclusive. To ensure young people's voices are central to the Difference Matters programme, the VRU will commission a Youth Voice Partner. The Violence Reduction Unit would like to run a market engagement exercise on the Tuesday 27th May 2025. This will be an opportunity for potential bidders to hear more about the opportunity and ask the VRU any questions relating to the scope of work disclosed in this notice. If you are interested in the opportunity and meet the core capabilities as set out above, then please sign up to attend the market engagement session via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/difference-matters-youth-voice-partner-tickets-1371050963339?aff=oddtdtcreator ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7236d2c-49db-4645-a04f-2b8e6dd6815b | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 27 May 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 2AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80100000 - Primary education services - 80200000 - Secondary education services - 80300000 - Higher education services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 80500000 - Training services - 80600000 - Training services in defence and security materials - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 19 May 2025 at 15:56 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7236d2c-49db-4645-a04f-2b8e6dd6815b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7236d2c-49db-4645-a04f-2b8e6dd6815b 19th May 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4f2ecac0-4f47-4f4d-a256-98b321915ba8 ## Notice URLs - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/difference-matters-youth-voice-partner-tickets-1371050963339?aff=oddtdtcreator ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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