VRU Inclusive Schools Programme 2022-25

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THIS IS A INFORMATION NOTICE FOR A FUTURE OPPORTUNITY,MOPAC- VRU WILL BE PUBLISHING LATE FEBRUARY 2022. London's Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) intends to publish an Invitation to Tender for a three-year contract for an Inclusive and Nurturing Schools Programme. Focused in schools in up to seven nominated London boroughs, the programme will consist of two separate but interconnected strands: • An inclusion strand which aims to reduce exclusions in primary and secondary schools by taking a whole-school nurturing approach to improving children's mental health and emotional wellbeing • A healthy relationships strand which will empower the whole school community to address sexual harassment and gender-based violence by providing education, training and guidance to students and staff. Prospective bidders will be expected to 1) develop a partnership/consortium arrangement while preparing their tender response 2) design a service, engage with schools, and work strategically with the local authorities to deliver the programme and ensure long-term impact. VRU is publishing this notice to make the market aware of the up and coming opportunity, please see details below. The VRU is aiming to publish this opportunity late Feb 2022 for the service commencement to take place Sept/Oct 2022. Interested providers should make sure they are registered with Contracts Finder. If you would like to be added to our supplier list please email VRUCommissioning@london.gov.uk