Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Mayors Office for Policing And Crime
Union Street
London
SE10LL
UK
E-mail: vruprocurement@london.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/mayors-office-policing-and-crime-mopac/mopac-funded-services/current-mopac-and-vru-bidding-opportunities
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/mayors-office-policing-and-crime-mopac/mopac-funded-services/current-mopac-and-vru-bidding-opportunities
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/mayors-office-policing-and-crime-mopac/mopac-funded-services/current-mopac-and-vru-bidding-opportunities
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
VRU -Talk Matters Evaluation & Learning Partner
II.1.2) Main CPV code
73000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The London Violence Reduction Unit ("VRU") is commissioning a Evaluation and Learning Partner for the Talk Matters Programme.
Talk Matters Programme, will support schools to identify Speech, Language and Communication Needs in children early and close gaps in their learning, so that children can fully engage in all aspects - academic and social - of their education.
The VRU therefore wishes to commission a Talk Matters Programme Evaluation and Learning Partner who will work closely with schools, local authorities and the VRU to create an effective learning partnership, develop and embed an effective monitoring strategy and explore impact at a systems level.
Eligibility/core capabilities of the Provider:
A good knowledge of the UK education system and experience working in and with schools;
Experience evaluating complex programmes which involve stakeholders at many levels;
Capacity to work on learning, evaluation or research projects across several schools simultaneously;
Experience working with local authorities or multi-academy trusts;
Expertise and innovation in sharing best practice and scaling interventions;
Effective and engaging skills in data analysis, facilitation, and accessible presentation.
If you have any clarification questions, please email these to VRUProcurement@london.gov.uk. When sending your clarifications to the VRU commissioning inbox please use the subject 'Talk Matters Evaluation and Learning Partner', and the clarification deadline has been set as 7th September 2023.
To request the tender documents please email VRUProcurement@london.gov.uk using the subject heading 'Talk Matters Evaluation and Learning Partner' You must email your completed tender response to: VRUProcurement@london.gov.uk. The tender submission deadline is 12:00 noon on 18th September 2023.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
300 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
73000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The London Violence Reduction Unit ("VRU") is commissioning a Evaluation and Learning Partner for the Talk Matters Programme.
Talk Matters Programme, will support schools to identify Speech, Language and Communication Needs in children early and close gaps in their learning, so that children can fully engage in all aspects - academic and social - of their education.
The VRU therefore wishes to commission a Talk Matters Programme Evaluation and Learning Partner who will work closely with schools, local authorities and the VRU to create an effective learning partnership, develop and embed an effective monitoring strategy and explore impact at a systems level.
Eligibility/core capabilities of the Provider:
A good knowledge of the UK education system and experience working in and with schools;
Experience evaluating complex programmes which involve stakeholders at many levels;
Capacity to work on learning, evaluation or research projects across several schools simultaneously;
Experience working with local authorities or multi-academy trusts;
Expertise and innovation in sharing best practice and scaling interventions;
Effective and engaging skills in data analysis, facilitation, and accessible presentation.
If you have any clarification questions, please email these to VRUProcurement@london.gov.uk. When sending your clarifications to the VRU commissioning inbox please use the subject 'Talk Matters Evaluation and Learning Partner', and the clarification deadline has been set as 7th September 2023.
To request the tender documents please email VRUProcurement@london.gov.uk using the subject heading 'Talk Matters Evaluation and Learning Partner' You must email your completed tender response to: VRUProcurement@london.gov.uk. The tender submission deadline is 12:00 noon on 18th September 2023.
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II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2023/S 000-023488
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
18/09/2023
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 36 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
19/09/2023
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Mayors Office For Policing & Crime
London
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
18/08/2023