Tender

Provision of Race Advisory Service

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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04 Feb 2022 at 15:07

Tender

04 Feb 2022 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently procuring a "Provision of Race Advisory Service," an initiative aimed at enhancing racial diversity consultancy services within large organisations. This open tender, which follows the open procedure below threshold, is set to close on 21 February 2022. The contract, valued at £10,000, will commence on 14 March 2022 and continue until 6 February 2023. The delivery locations include the United Kingdom and several overseas territories, making this an opportunity with extensive geographical reach.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in equality and diversity consultancy, particularly those with experience in advising large, complex organisations on race-related issues. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to apply, as the procurement seeks to support their participation in public contracts. Companies that can demonstrate a strong background in driving racial diversity initiatives will be well-positioned to compete for this valued contract.

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Notice Title

Provision of Race Advisory Service

Notice Description

The provision of consultancy on Race, through the provision of a dedicated Race advisor with deep experience and proven capability in driving racial diversity through large, complex organisations, in order to support the MOD Race Champion. The external Race advisor will assist the MOD Race Champion, who is developing the scope of work that will support advancement of MOD's position on Race.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03b17081-fe94-4c46-ac5f-7bfdaa846248
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6509984b-5f61-4bfd-a33f-7c3eb625c03f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Mar 2022 - 6 Feb 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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