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UK SBS Understanding the status of under-represented groups in the Information and Communication Technologies

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

13 Mar 2017 at 10:24

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by UK Shared Business Services Limited involves a tender titled "UK SBS Understanding the status of under-represented groups in the Information and Communication Technologies". This initiative falls within the services industry, specifically focusing on market and economic research. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with a contract value of £36,410, which was awarded on 17 November 2016. The contract period is set to run from 18 November 2016 to 31 March 2017, with the project aiming to investigate and promote the inclusion of under-represented groups in the ICT sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the research consultancy sector, particularly those focused on social inclusion, diversity studies, and demographic research within academia. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in qualitative and quantitative research, data analysis, or consultation regarding workplace diversity would find themselves well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging with this project could enhance a business's capabilities, expand its network within the academic community, and contribute to important social change in the ICT field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS Understanding the status of under-represented groups in the Information and Communication Technologies

Notice Description

Aims and Objectives of the Project The partners in this study: EPSRC, British Computer Society (BCS), UK Computing Research Committee (UKCRC) and National Microelectronics Institute (NMI), as well as the community want to see an increased representation of under-represented groups in ICT and to see a community where everyone has equal and fair opportunities. The aim of this study is thus to: * identify the challenges and barriers faced by under-represented groups pursuing careers in academic research in the Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) and * document the nature of these challenges and barriers so that the academic community are better informed and thus better able to remove them with the result that more people from under-represented groups are attracted to and remain in the discipline. The objectives of the study are to: * identify and describe the nature of the barriers and challenges facing under-represented groups in pursuing academic careers; * identify the features of the environment and culture of ICT as practised in academia that make it more or less attractive to under-represented groups; * investigate the nature of the cohort of researchers in ICT across the career stages as the numbers are similar but the composition is unclear: o do women have long careers or are they constantly being replaced? o are there differences in the domiciles of women at different career stages? (For example, are UK-domiciled women leaving academia to be replaced by women domiciled overseas?) o do overseas-domiciled women have different expectations? * present the report detailing the findings and to make recommendations, backed with evidence including examples, that can be used by the community and/or EPSRC as appropriate, to effect change. To register on our e-sourcing portal (Emptoris) please click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing Please note this can take up to 24 hours'. Once you have received your Emptoris log in details you will need to express your interest in this opportunity by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@ccs.gsi.gov.uk (upto 24 hour) Additional information: To register on our e-sourcing portal (Emptoris) please click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing Please note this can take up to 24 hours'. Once you have received your Emptoris log in details you will need to express your interest in this opportunity by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@ccs.gsi.gov.uk (upto 24 hour) Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-29face41-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/060a064b-e18b-4cc8-b939-1f8c5ed0df50
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,410 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20169 years ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMPLOYMENT RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Further Information

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