--- title: "Learning Partner - Preventing Harmful Sexual Behaviour in Schools (Pilot)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069b1a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069b1a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069b1a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069b1a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME" published: "2026-05-18" --- # Learning Partner - Preventing Harmful Sexual Behaviour in Schools (Pilot) Buyer: MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069b1a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069b1a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069b1a.json) ## Summary The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime in London is seeking a Learning Partner for a pilot project titled "Learning Partner - Preventing Harmful Sexual Behaviour in Schools (Pilot)". This falls under the research and development consultancy services category and is situated in the United Kingdom. The procurement process, currently at the tender stage, utilises an open method for below-threshold competition. Key dates include a deadline for clarification questions on 1st June 2026, at 3 pm, and a submission deadline for tender responses by 17th June 2026, at 1 pm. The contract is set to start on 28th September 2026, with an initial budget of £140,000 for a term of 2 years 4 months and the option for an extension with additional funding. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in educational and behavioural interventions. Companies that can offer innovative solutions to tackle complex issues like harmful sexual behaviour, and are adept at service mapping, performance monitoring, and fostering communities of practice, will find this project particularly aligned with their capabilities. With an allowance for electronic submissions and a focus on entities suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises, the tender opens doors for these groups to contribute to impactful work within the educational sector, bolstering their portfolio and market presence. ## Notice Requirement: The VRU is seeking a Learning Partner to support a pilot to prevent problematic sexual behaviour in schools, working with one Multi Academy Trust and 3-4 local authorities. The Learning Partner will support the co-design phase by helping map services, understand need, and develop clear approaches (e.g. Theories of Change), using best practice for complex issues like harmful sexual behaviour. They will then support shared learning across areas, build a community of practice, develop simple performance monitoring, and evaluate the pilot to inform future work. Background: Harmful sexual behaviour is common in schools and increasingly shaped by technology (e.g. social media, image sharing, AI content). Many school staff lack confidence and training to address these issues effectively. Schools are responsible for responding to peer sexual abuse, often relying on staff judgement, making consistent guidance and support essential. The delivery of the pilot itself will be procured separately at a later date. How to Apply: The maximum budget is PS140,000 excl VAT. This is broken down as PS70k for the initial term of 2 years 4 months and PS70k allocated to an optional extension of 2 years (1+1). 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/ED4T4J532N Please submit all clarification question via Delta by 1st June 3pm. Please submit your tender response via Delta by 17th June 1pm. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-and-development-consultancy-services./ED4T4J532N To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ED4T4J532N ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: There is an optional extension of 2 years (1 + 1) with a budget of up to PS70,000 excl VAT for the total term of the extension. This is subject to internal governance and approval ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045407-2026 | | 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 | 18 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Sep 2026 - 29 Jan 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £140,000 | | Lots value | £140,000 | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 18 May 2026 at 14:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045407-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045407-2026 18th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ED4T4J532N - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-and-development-consultancy-services./ED4T4J532N - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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