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title: "Difference Matters Training Partner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0508bd"
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buyer: "MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME"
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# Difference Matters Training Partner

Buyer: MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0508bd

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## Summary

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime is inviting submissions for a tender titled "Difference Matters Training Partner" within the Specialist training services industry category. The procurement aims to deliver neurodiversity training to support 16 schools in London. This open tender process is currently active, with a procurement method detailed as "Below threshold - open competition". Interested parties must submit their proposals electronically by 19th May 2025, and the enquiry period closes on 6th May 2025. The overall contract value is set at £60,000 (gross), with the service provision expected to begin on 30th June 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational training, particularly those with a focus on neurodiversity and inclusion strategies. Organisations with proven knowledge and expertise in developing and delivering inclusive curricula could leverage their capabilities to secure this contract and expand their presence in the public sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are especially encouraged to apply, given their eligibility and potential to bring innovative approaches to this critical area of education.

## Notice

We are seeking to commission a 'Training Partner' to support with delivering high quality training sessions about neurodiversity and how to create a truly neuro-inclusive school culture and environment. These sessions (minimum half a day) will take place termly and will be aimed at Difference Matters Staff Teams in the 16 schools, Borough Leads and other school staff members (where appropriate). The training should build on the provider's expertise, and the Training Partner should work with school leaders to embed effective whole-school approaches to neuro-inclusion. These will be focused on (but not limited to) areas such as understanding neurodiversity, and practical strategies to supporting emotional regulation. The Training Partner will signpost to best practice around supporting neurodivergent learners in education, as well as developing some specific resources depending on the needs of the partner schools and boroughs; an adaptive and flexible approach is key. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Specialist-training-services./SP7P46HEC7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/SP7P46HEC7

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017444-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| 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 | MAYOR'S 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

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2025 at 16:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017444-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017444-2025
  28th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/SP7P46HEC7
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Specialist-training-services./SP7P46HEC7
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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