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Agreement relating to the provision of EDI co-ordinator for NMC's Executive Board

NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has concluded the procurement process titled "Agreement relating to the provision of EDI co-ordinator for NMC's Executive Board," classified under equal opportunities consultancy services (CPV code 98200000). The contract, valued at £280,800 for this procurement cycle, was awarded to The Equal Group Corporation Limited. Located in London, United Kingdom, the contract commenced on 16th September 2024 and will end on 15th September 2025. The procurement was executed through a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold. Key deadlines included the tender period closing on 16th August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in providing equality, diversity, and inclusion consultancy services to engage with a prestigious client like the NMC. With the scope of supporting cultural competence work post an Independent Culture Review, businesses that are proficient in delivering strategic EDI initiatives and have experience working with executive boards are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this contract especially attractive given the stipulated suitability criteria favouring them.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Agreement relating to the provision of EDI co-ordinator for NMC's Executive Board

Notice Description

Following an Independent Culture Review, The NMC have appointed an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) specialist to support the Executive Board and Council. The Supplier will undertake bi-lateral and multilateral work with the Executive Board in the streamlining of the cultural competence work to ensure the main points and recommendations outlined from the Independent Culture Review are prioritised and scheduled strategically.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-657c0402-231f-4c8b-94b0-30f540244b8d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b49fc348-f783-4c50-8f38-74933581264a
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£280,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2024 - 15 Sep 2025 6-12 months
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
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1B 1PZ
Post Town
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE EQUAL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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