The Children and Young People Online Harm / Social Switch Evaluation

Requirement

The London Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) is seeking a provider to design and deliver a high-quality mixed methods evaluation of The Children and Young People Online Harm programme exploring both the process of implementation and impact of the programme in relation to its desired outcomes at individual and organisational levels.

The Provider will be required to work in close collaboration with the delivery provider and the VRU to develop and deliver a suitable evaluation model for this programme, including ensuring adequate capture of monitoring data to inform evaluation.

The VRU encourages participatory approaches that centre the voices of young people in both the design, delivery and evaluation outputs.

Background

The Children and Young People Online Harm programme was developed to support professionals and parents/trusted adults in dealing with both harmful online behaviour and real-life violence which can escalate as a result. It also aimed to develop the digital skills young people and empower individuals with the knowledge needed to succeed in today's digital workforce.

The development of the programme was informed by:

• Feedback from community-led organisations
• Members of the London Violence Reduction Unit - Young People`s Action Group
• Industry experts.

The key outcomes were:

• Delivery of training to a minimum of 750 London based frontline practitioner and trusted adults per year.
• Supporting a minimum of 358 young people aged 16-30 each year who may be at risk of/have experiences serious violence, exploitation and/or grooming to gain sustainable careers in the digital and surrounding sectors per year.

The programme is a continuation from original programme called Social Switch which also provided training for both Online Harm and Digital Skills & Employability.

How to apply:

The maximum budget for the evaluation is £100,000 over 24 months.

Further information can be found in the bidders pack for this contract.

If you have any clarification questions please email VRUProcurement@london.gov.uk - use the subject 'Online Harms Programme Evaluation partner' when making your request.

Clarification deadline is 27th May 2024 by 16:00

If you would like to request a bidders pack please email VRUProcurement@london.gov.uk -use the subject "Online Harms Programme Evaluation partner"

The submission deadline for this tender is 10th June 2024 at 12noon