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title: "Evaluation and Learning Partner & Peer Research and Peer Network for the PRU / AP Mentoring Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047ebd"
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buyer: "VIOLENCE REDUCTION UNIT"
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# Evaluation and Learning Partner & Peer Research and Peer Network for the PRU / AP Mentoring Programme

Buyer: VIOLENCE REDUCTION UNIT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047ebd

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## Summary

The Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) in London has issued an invitation to tender for the Evaluation and Learning Partner & Peer Research and Peer Network for its PRU/AP Mentoring Programme. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline extended to 20th September 2024 at 12pm. This falls under the CPV category 73000000, which pertains to research and development services and related consultancy. The programme will be carried out across London, targeting 2,200 young people in Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) and Alternative Provisions (APs). The maximum available budget is £160,000 excluding VAT for Lot 1 and £70,000 excluding VAT for Lot 2, covering a period from September 2024 to August 2026. Interested bidders may attend an information session on 6th August 2024 and must submit any clarification questions by 6th September 2024 at 4pm.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses engaged in evaluation, research, and consultancy within the education and social services sectors. For Lot 1, the ideal partners would be those experienced in impact evaluation, good practice dissemination, and collaborative frameworks. Meanwhile, Lot 2 is well-suited for entities that specialise in youth engagement, peer research methodology, and network model testing. Successful bids could significantly contribute to improving the effectiveness of mentoring programmes for at-risk youth, potentially leading to further business and networking prospects within public sector projects. Companies with a keen focus on social impact, education, and research in urban settings would find this tender highly aligned with their expertise.

## 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 23rd August by 4pm Please submit your response via the Delta esourcing portal. The submission deadline for this tender is 6th September 2024 at 12pm

### Lot Information

Evaluation and Learning Partner

Evaluating the reach and impact of the PRU/ AP Mentoring Programme, what works, sharing good practice and fostering collaboration.

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022803-2024 |
| 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 | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £230,000 |
| Lots value | £230,000 |
| 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 | VIOLENCE REDUCTION UNIT |
| 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
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2024 at 10:32 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022803-2024
- 19 Jul 2024 at 09:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022415-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5643CQY423
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/vru-pru-ap-learning-partner-and-peer-research-information-session-tickets-943464025297?aff=oddtdtcreator
- https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/communities-and-social-justice/londons-violence-reduction-unit

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