Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Violence Reduction Unit
169 Union Street
LONDON
SE1 0LL
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI - London
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5643CQY423
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5643CQY423
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Evaluation and Learning Partner & Peer Research and Peer Network for the PRU / AP Mentoring Programme
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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 £160,000 excl VAT for Lot 1 and £70,000 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
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £230,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Evaluation and Learning Partner
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Evaluating the reach and impact of the PRU/ AP Mentoring Programme, what works, sharing good practice and fostering collaboration.
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £160,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Peer Research and Pilot Young People Peer Network
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £70,000
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Form of procedure
Open procedure
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
6 September 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English