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Maternal Outcomes and Indicators of Pregnancy Maternity Discrimination

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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15 Aug 2025 at 10:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by the Department for Business and Trade has reached the award stage for the contract titled "Maternal Outcomes and Indicators of Pregnancy Maternity Discrimination." This initiative falls under the "Research and experimental development services" category, aimed at informing various legislative and policy decisions related to maternity discrimination. The successful supplier was the Institute for Employment Studies, starting the contract on 6th August 2025, with completion expected by 31st March 2026. The procurement method employed was selective, utilising a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The project will have a geographical influence reaching the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, the United Kingdom, and globally, bearing a total value of £115,112.50.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations involved in research and advisory services, especially those focusing on employment law, maternity rights, and workplace equality. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises particularly stand to benefit, given the suitability criteria. Participating in such projects can boost credentials in influential sectors and open up further collaboration opportunities with government departments and related entities. Companies with expertise in collecting and analysing employment data, advising on policy reform, or implementing diversity and inclusion strategies are well-poised to leverage this contract for growth and consolidation in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maternal Outcomes and Indicators of Pregnancy Maternity Discrimination

Notice Description

Research to inform enhanced dismissal protections in secondary legislation; support the 2025 parental leave discrimination consultation; guide policies on employer obligations for new parents; contribute to reforming rights for pregnant and returning mothers; collect baseline data on 2024 redundancy protections; and help address employment tribunal impacts by examining causes of dismissals affecting pregnant women and mothers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f9949cf-333d-4b37-abee-1509d1adf9ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02f9f934-172b-4c99-b9e4-5604c88cb328
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,112 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£115,112 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
5 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND 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

INSTITUTE FOR EMPLOYMENT STUDIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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