UK SBS CR18161 Review of Equality, diversity and inclusion: challenges and interventions in the International context

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We will share the findings widely with policy makers and other stakeholders Objectives This review will establish: 1. Effective practice internationally in terms of equality, diversity and inclusion in research and innovation 2. Internationally, in organisations comparable in size, composition and/or function to UKRI, which interventions (to boost diversity in terms of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, BAME, disability, mental health, neurodiversity, socio-economic background, for example) have been successful and which have not 3. How the efficacy of interventions has been measured 4. What good EDI data capture strategies operate and how organisations can boost disclosure Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: * the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * the name of the registered Bidder; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation \"to apply directly to the buyer\" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. 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