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title: "VRU - Evaluation Partner for the Inclusive and Nurturing Schools Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040250"
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buyer: "MAYORS OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME"
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# VRU - Evaluation Partner for the Inclusive and Nurturing Schools Programme

Buyer: MAYORS OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040250

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## Summary

The London Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) is currently seeking an Evaluation Partner for its Inclusive and Nurturing Schools (INS) programme. This tender opportunity, valued at £380,000, aims to evaluate the impact of the INS programme and requires expertise in education, data analysis, and longitudinal research. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender submission deadline of 23rd October 2023 @ 12.noon. The VRU, as the buying organisation, is located in London and the industry category is focused on research and development services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with experience in evaluation programmes, education landscape, data analysis, and working with diverse groups of children and young people. Companies with capabilities to deliver longitudinal research, influence key stakeholders with data insights, and comply with strong data protection systems would be well-suited to compete. The Evaluation Partner role involves designing and delivering a high-quality evaluation to measure the impact of the INS programme and contribute to violence reduction and prevention efforts in the UK education sector.

## Notice

VRU - Evaluation Partner for the Inclusive and Nurturing Schools Programme The London Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) is tendering for a Evaluation Partner for its Inclusive and Nurturing Schools (INS) programme. The VRU is seeking an Evaluation Partner to design and deliver a high-quality evaluation to explore the impact of the INS programme against its desired outcomes. Core capabilities of the Provider: * Capacity, experience, and expertise to lead evaluation programmes that will incorporate a range of stakeholders and partners at strategic and operational levels * Knowledge of and experience working within the UK education landscape, including working with primary, secondary and SEND schools * Experience measuring the impact of education programmes and interventions * Experience of and capacity to work on learning and evaluation projects across several sites simultaneously * Experience of working with diverse groups of children and young people and their parents/carers * Capacity to meet the stated timeframes through having a team of existing, appropriately skilled, qualified, and resourced staff in place * Expertise and capacity to deliver longitudinal research * An understanding of the Public Health Approach to violence reduction and prevention * Strong data analysis and using data insights to influence key stakeholders * Strong data protection systems and processes Background information on the current INS Programme; In Spring 2022, the VRU commissioned the INS programme, which aims to reduce unnecessary school exclusions and ensure pupils have healthy relationship behaviours and attitudes. After a competitive tender process the VRU appointed a consortium of two charitable organisations to deliver this programme: Tender Education and Arts and Nurtureuk. It is being delivered in 70 schools across seven London Boroughs: Barking and Dagenham, Croydon, Enfield, Greenwich, Hackney, Hammersmith and Fulham, and Islington. The innovative aspect of the INS programme is in the joining up of nurture approaches and high-quality healthy relationships education. All 70 schools will receive both strands of the INS programme over the programme period and the anticipation is that increased awareness and changing practice within the schools will result in a reduction in school suspensions and exclusions. If you have any clarification questions please email VRUprocurement@london.gov.uk and in the title: "Evaluation Partner for the Inclusive and Nurturing Schools Programme". Clarifications deadline is 10th October 2023 @ 15:00 If you would like a bidders pack please email: vruprocurement@london.gov.uk Please not the tender submission deadline is 23rd October 2023 @ 12.noon, please email your competed tender response to VRUprocurement@london.gov.uk

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A competitive procurement for the award of a contract for the delivery of the VRU - Evaluation Partner for the Inclusive and Nurturing Schools Programme It is to be conducted in accordance with the Light Touch Regime (LTR) as implemented in the UK by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and will be undertaken via a non-mandatory Open Procedure.

Renewal: 27 months 180,000 plus 3.5 years of contract value at 200,000 total excluding VAT PS380,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027775-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £380,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2023 at 11:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027775-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/mayors-office-policing-and-crime-mopac/services-we-fund/current-mopac-and-vru-bidding-opportunities

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