Scope
Description
London's Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) is pleased to make funding available for a Youth Voice Partner to support with the delivery of 'Difference Matters' (DM), a programme which aims to improve the experiences of neurodivergent (ND) pupils in mainstream schools in order to reduce disproportional exclusions, absence and suspensions, tackling the over-representation of young people with unmet special needs in Alternative Provision (AP), Pupil Referral Units (PRU) and Youth Offending Institutions (YOI). The programme will champion asset-based approaches, empowering ND pupils; improving understanding of their needs; raising awareness of neurodiversity; and making schools more inclusive environments.
The VRU recognises that the views and experiences of neurodivergent students are essential to understanding how schools can become more neuroinclusive. To ensure young people's voices are central to the Difference Matters programme, the VRU will commission a Youth Voice Partner.
The commissioned partner will be responsible for developing a range of tools to support mainstream secondary schools in capturing and responding to student experiences of inclusion
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Total value (estimated)
- £216,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 September 2025 to 24 July 2027
- 1 year, 10 months, 22 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
18 June 2025, 6:00pm
Tender submission deadline
4 July 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Approach & Methodology | Quality | 30% |
| Knowledge & Expertise | Quality | 25% |
| Stakeholder Engagement | Quality | 15% |
| Project Management | Quality | 10% |
| 2nd Stage Presentation | Quality | 5% |
| 2nd Stage Interview Question 1 | Quality | 5% |
| 2nd Stage Interview Question 2 | Quality | 5% |
| 2nd Stage Interview Question 3 | Price | 5% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Mayor's Office for Policing & Crime
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTMT-7816-YCQG
169 Union Street
London
SE1 0LL
United Kingdom
Email: vruprocurement@london.gov.uk
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government