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Strategies for Success - Women's Experiences of Selection and Election in UK Parliament

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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28 Mar 2018 at 14:47

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21 Dec 2017 at 14:13

Tender

21 Dec 2017 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Equalities Office is seeking expressions of interest for a research project titled "Strategies for Success - Women's Experiences of Selection and Election in UK Parliament". This initiative, aimed at understanding the experiences of both men and women MPs, as well as unelected women candidates, is classified under research and development services. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with expressions of interest due by 5 PM on 15th January 2018. The contract is scheduled to run from 28th February 2018 to 18th July 2018, and the buying organisation is the Department for Education, located in London, England.

This contract presents valuable opportunities for businesses, especially those engaged in research and consultancy related to political, social, and gender studies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this tender particularly suitable, given the emphasis on diverse perspectives and experiences of women in Parliament. By collaborating with the Government Equalities Office, businesses can contribute significantly to shaping policies and practices that promote gender equality and representation in UK politics.

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Notice Title

Strategies for Success - Women's Experiences of Selection and Election in UK Parliament

Notice Description

Expressions of interest are sought by the Government Equalities Office to carry out research with men and women MPs, unelected women candidates, and women active in political parties, to understand experiences of candidate selection and election for UK Parliament. The research will involve mapping MPs' career pathways (via webscraping and/or a bespoke mapping tool) and qualitative research and a survey with MPs, unelected candidates and party members. Please note the word limit for responses to this Expression of Interest is 1000 words DEADLINE FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST 5PM ON MONDAY 15th JANUARY 2018

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b26d4f6-59b4-481e-bed0-600ebadedc08
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d5334e0-1a87-48f5-9d2c-ad1344fb303d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£92,365 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20187 years ago
Contract Period
22 Mar 2018 - 18 Jul 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE FAWCETT SOCIETY

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