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National Equality Standard Assessment

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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12 Dec 2017 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Digital Service (GDS) conducted a procurement process for a project titled "National Equality Standard Assessment," aimed at enhancing its adherence to the Equality Act 2010 through a comprehensive assessment focused on diversity and inclusion. This procurement was classified under the industry category of "Computer-related services" with a contract value of £25,000. The procurement method employed was selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 18 October 2016, and the contract period spanned from 1 November 2016 to 1 January 2017, with the award date on 25 October 2016 and the publication date of the award notice on 12 December 2017.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses that specialise in equality assessments, consultancy services, and diversity training. Companies, particularly SMEs, with expertise in driving cultural change in organisations through diversity and inclusion initiatives would be well-suited to engage in similar contracts. Given that small and medium enterprises were indicated as a suitable participant, businesses that can showcase best practices and innovative solutions in promoting equal opportunities may find potential for growth through such government contracts.

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Notice Title

National Equality Standard Assessment

Notice Description

The requirements are for a National Equality Standard Assessment. Support to drive through our culture and behaviour to ensure we embed the values around equality, diversity and inclusion, whilst ensuring we are adhering to the Equality Act 2010. In order to drive this forward we require an assessment against the national equality standard to benchmark our current activity and action plan where we need to improve in order to reach the national standard. The NES will undertake a comprehensive assessment specifically focused on Diversity and Inclusion within GDS. Activity will include; share and support best practice standard, provide a single reference point incorporating all elements of the Equality Act 2010, aim to significantly impact the way diversity and inclusion is integrated into everyday business activity across GDS and help provide pragmatic solutions to support GDS reach our aspirations in relations to diversity and inclusion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-22f0998b-5b90-4dea-b636-365b657d7af8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/987cc35a-0716-4250-bea1-043fad577951
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20169 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2016 - 1 Jan 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 8DX
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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