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Does greater socio-economic diversity in the workplace improve business performance?

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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19 Sep 2017 at 08:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently inviting proposals for a research project titled "Does greater socio-economic diversity in the workplace improve business performance?" This tender falls under the industry category of research and development services and is located in London, England. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 9 October 2017. The budget for the project ranges from £10,000 to £15,000, and it operates under an open procurement method, allowing any interested party to participate.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those focused on social mobility and workforce diversity. Companies that can provide evidence-based insights and practical recommendations on improving socio-economic diversity in the workplace will find this tender aligns with their capabilities. Moreover, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as their participation is deemed valuable for delivering a comprehensive understanding of the project’s objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Does greater socio-economic diversity in the workplace improve business performance?

Notice Description

The Social Mobility Commission is inviting proposals for research to understanding the impact of socio-economic diversity on performance of businesses from all sectors. This research forms part of the Social Mobility Commission's role to bring forward timely and relevant research that provides new data and insights into social mobility in the UK. There continues to be no commonly accepted 'business case' on the impact for employers of increasing socio-economic diversity in their workforces. Unlike with the diversity of gender or race little is known or demonstrated, from an evidence based perspective, about the impact on business performance. Moreover, when it comes to what employers can practically do to make a difference to the socio-economic diversity of their workforces and applicant pools, too few examples of evidence based best practice exist. There will only be change when action delivers results. The Social Mobility Commission wants to understand this better and address the issue by commissioning a research project which aims to answer the following research questions: 1. Is it possible to establish the links between business performance (productivity, profits etc) and greater socio-economic diversity in the workforce? - if so, what does the evidence show about these links? - if it's not possible yet, what needs to change for such a case to be built? 2. What qualitative evidence exists from good practice in a range of sectors already? The key deliverable of this project is to prove what is possible now in understanding the correlation between increasing the socio-economic diversity of workforces and performance. In addition, the project needs to deliver a sample of best practice examples, or indeed a selection of what works and what does not work, in socio-economic diversity in the workforce. This research will influence future policy recommendations and development of future work with employers. It is intended to provide a broad overview, of academic and practical use, which will set the Social Mobility Commission, and others, on the path to delivering a broader and more representative business case or checklist of activities. This will provide a baseline from which further studies will build upon, as well as moving the current social mobility agenda forward now by answering previously unexplored questions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfb0c766-82a9-45d2-b540-46d23ebbbce1
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Oct 2017 - 9 Mar 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Gene Ward
Contact Email
contact@smcpcommission.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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