Tender

Modern Slavery: Responsible Recruitment Malaysia Supply Chain

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Tender

19 Aug 2019 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is conducting a procurement process titled "Modern Slavery: Responsible Recruitment Malaysia Supply Chain" to source research services focusing on responsible recruitment within the Malaysian rubber manufacturing sector. This process features an open procurement method and has been published as of 19th August 2019. The tender period will close at 2pm on 30th August 2019, with a project budget capped at £30,000 excluding VAT. The successful contractor will be expected to deliver services that commence on 10th September 2019 and run until 30th November 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in modern slavery and responsible recruitment research. Companies skilled in user research methodologies within the Malaysian context or organisations that have established partnerships with groups supporting migrant workers will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to expand their service offerings in the public procurement space.

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Notice Title

Modern Slavery: Responsible Recruitment Malaysia Supply Chain

Notice Description

The Home Office seeks to procure research services to investigate responsible recruitment within the rubber manufacturing industry in Malaysia that produces rubber gloves and condoms bought by government supply-chains. A tender is being launched on Monday 19th August through the Crown Commercial Service tenders portal: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk. This tender opportunity closes at 2pm on 30th August 2019. In order to participate in this event: 1. Your organisation needs to be registered to the Crown Commercial Service portal. Instructions append the homepage detailed in the link. 2. Once registered, please express interest to be included in this opportunity by emailing Chris Penny (chris.penny1@homeoffice.gov.uk). Expressions of interest to participate will be accepted up until midday Friday 23rd August. The maximum budget for this project is PS30,000 ex VAT. Expressions of interest are welcome from organisations or consortia who can demonstrate some or all of the following: (i) expertise or direct access to expertise in the field of modern slavery and/ or responsible recruitment research; (ii) access to sufficient information/ data to enable a rapid response; (iii) access to existing interviews or user journey mapping insight into migrant worker journeys into the Malaysian rubber industry, or experience of conducting user research in Malaysia, ideally through partnership working with organisations representing the voice of migrant workers; and (iv) expertise in presenting the evidence used to arrive at conclusions that can be usable by non-academic audiences.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4e2fdce-e7f9-4698-85d9-a81c4b371d74
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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Sep 2019 - 30 Nov 2019 1-6 months
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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Chris Penny
Contact Email
chris.penny1@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

Notice Documents

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