Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Mayors Office for Policing And Crime
Union Street
London
SE10LL
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
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Talk Matters Programme Learning Partner
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The London Violence Reduction Unit ("VRU") is commissioning a Learning Partner for the Talk Matters Programme.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £300,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The London Violence Reduction Unit ("VRU") is commissioning a Learning Partner for the Talk Matters Programme.
In summer 2023, the VRU offered new, three-year funding to seven London Boroughs to pilot a whole-locality approach to improving oracy, starting in five primary schools per borough.
The pilot programme, Talk Matters, 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.
This is a high-priority pilot, and we wish to contribute to the evidence base around oracy in UK schools whilst also delivering the best service possible for young Londoners and their families. The programme is novel both in approach and content. The VRU therefore wishes to commission a 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.
two.2.14) Additional information
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.
The maximum budget for the Learning Partner is £300,000 over 36 months.
Further information will be released on Contracts Finder in August 2023, a link to this notice will be published on Find a Tender the same day. If you would like to register your interest please email VRUProcurement@london.gov.uk and use the subject 'Talk Matters Learning Partner' when making your request.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
16 August 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes