Tender

Barriers to political representation: disability and the EnAble fund

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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01 Oct 2018 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking expressions of interest for a tender titled "Barriers to political representation: disability and the EnAble fund." This project, part of the research and development services industry, aims to explore the barriers faced by disabled candidates in political representation. The procurement stage is currently open for submissions, with a deadline for submissions set for 1 PM on Monday, 15th October 2018. The project will support the upcoming English local elections in 2019 and will run from the contract start date of 3rd December 2018 until 31st March 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in disability advocacy, political science, and public policy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate. Companies that can provide comprehensive research capabilities, including evidence review and data analysis, will find this tender a promising avenue for business growth.

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Notice Title

Barriers to political representation: disability and the EnAble fund

Notice Description

In May 2018, Penny Mordaunt, Minister for Women and Equalities, announced an interim fund (the EnAble fund) of up to PS250,000 to support disabled candidates, primarily for the forthcoming English local elections in 2019. Expressions of interest are sought by the Government Equalities Office, to conduct research on barriers to political representation for people with disabilities and to examine how the EnAble fund has been used to support disabled candidates in local elections by meeting the disability-related expenses they face. The research will involve a rapid evidence review, research with disabled MPs, councillors and people who have considered putting themselves forward for selection/election or campaigned and were not elected, research with the EnAble fund administrator, applicants and recipients of the EnAble fund and collation and analysis of the EnAble fund monitoring data. THE DEADLINE FOR EOIs IS 1PM, MONDAY 15th OCTOBER 2018 Additional information: The Deadline for EOIs is 1pm, Monday 15th October 2018

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fd93479-a70c-40d1-8530-9735dd94fbb6
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 (below 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Dec 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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