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Career Diversity Platform to promote jobs

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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05 Apr 2023 at 14:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for a Career Diversity Platform to promote jobs. The procurement process was conducted using a limited competitive quotation method, with a contract value of 12,500 GBP. The tender closed on March 31, 2023, with the contract period starting on the same day and extending until March 31, 2024. The buying organisation is based in London, England, and the procurement falls under the services category.

This tender for the Career Diversity Platform offers opportunities for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) specifically. Businesses involved in database services or those focusing on diversity and inclusion initiatives would be well-suited to compete. By providing a platform for organisations to promote diversity, this contract aims to drive inclusive recruitment practices and support candidates in understanding employer values beyond job descriptions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Career Diversity Platform to promote jobs

Notice Description

Accessible Diversity Careers website which supports organisation to implement strategies to promote diversity and inclusion. Allows users to add content and articles alongside advertising your job roles on one platform, giving candidates an opportunity to research what they want from the employer, outside the job description.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61e48d40-d813-43a5-9bfc-915830b4b725
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78bcee36-d072-4570-805d-1487c2bfea0f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72320000 - Database services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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

VERCIDA

Further Information

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