Award

Diversity Outreach Services

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Award

19 Jun 2019 at 08:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is seeking suppliers for the provision of Diversity Outreach Services under the title "Diversity Outreach Services". This procurement falls under the business services category within the consulting and recruitment industry and is particularly relevant for those focusing on outreach and engagement with diverse groups. The contract, valued at £450,000, is awarded through an open procurement method following the completion of the tender process. The contract period commenced on 1 June 2019 and is set to conclude on 31 May 2021. Key suppliers to this contract include Rare Recruitment and UpReach Services Ltd, who were awarded the contracts on 10 May 2019.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth for businesses specialising in recruitment, consultancy, and outreach services, particularly those with expertise in engaging with under-represented demographics such as individuals from lower socio-economic backgrounds, different ethnicities, and those with disabilities. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record in inclusive recruitment strategies and creative outreach initiatives will find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future, thereby expanding their market presence and enhancing their contribution to social impact through diversity initiatives.

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Notice Title

Diversity Outreach Services

Notice Description

The Fast Stream and Early Talent (FSET) team's vision is to be the most inclusive graduate and early talent programme. It will be achieved through continuing outreach and positive action activities to encourage applications from under-represented groups which currently include those from Lower socio-economic backgrounds (Lower SEB), Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds and those with disabilities. The FSET team requires diversity outreach partners with specific expertise in accessing, engaging and influencing hard to reach diverse groups to our following programmes: - Fast Stream (graduate programme) - SDIP (Summer Diversity Internship programme) - EDIP (Early Diversity Internship programme) - Fast Track (apprenticeship programme) - Crown Commercial Service, as the Agent, intends to put in place contracts for the provision of RM6106 Diversity Outreach Services for use by the Cabinet Office.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d130f0cf-33ab-442d-a34b-c2274266c7e8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2019 - 1 Jun 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR7 0HS
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Broadland
Electoral Ward
Thorpe St Andrew South East
Westminster Constituency
Norwich North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

RARE RECRUITMENT

UPREACH SERVICES

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