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title: "VRU Difference Matters Programme Evaluation & Learning Partner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f152"
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# VRU Difference Matters Programme Evaluation & Learning Partner

Buyer: MAYORS OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f152

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, focuses on the "VRU Difference Matters Programme Evaluation & Learning Partner" project. Located in London, this contract falls under the public services category, specifically research services, as defined by CPV code 73110000. The procurement method used was "limited" and below the threshold, indicating a limited competition. The contract has reached the award stage, with the effective date beginning on 11th December 2025 and ending on 18th September 2027. The contracting authority operates within the sub-central government and is based at 169 Union Street, London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in research and educational evaluation, particularly those that aim to improve the experiences of neurodivergent pupils in UK schools. The Anna Freud Centre has been awarded the contract, valued at £150,000, offering a substantial project for firms in the educational research field to enhance their portfolio. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such light-touch regimes, which can provide a stepping stone for growth in public sector opportunities.

## Notice

The commissioning of an Evaluation & Learning Partner is integral for the VRU to understand the implementation and key learning from the Difference Matters programme. VRU wish to contribute to the evidence base around improving the experiences of neuro divergent pupils in UK schools, whilst also delivering the best service possible for young Londoners and their families To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=994416697

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080863-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2025 - 18 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE ANNA FREUD CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2025 at 08:29 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080863-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080863-2025
  9th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=994416697
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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