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Inclusive Job Board Provider and Strategic Diversity Partner

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT

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Award

10 Mar 2021 at 17:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture Media & Sport has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Inclusive Job Board Provider and Strategic Diversity Partner". This initiative falls under the category of business services, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement employed an open procedure, with a contract value of £25,000, which commenced on 1st October 2020 and ended on 1st October 2021. The tender period concluded on 10th August 2020, and the contract was awarded on 3rd September 2020, with the award notice published on 10th March 2021. The procurement was carried out in London, England, and aimed at addressing diversity and inclusion within the organisation.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in diversity consulting, recruitment strategies, and social media marketing to engage with a reputable government department. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement is designed to encourage inclusivity in its supplier selection. Companies seeking to enhance diversity within their service offerings or those focused on innovative recruitment solutions could find this contract especially beneficial for growth and establishing a partnership with a high-profile contracting authority.

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Notice Title

Inclusive Job Board Provider and Strategic Diversity Partner

Notice Description

DCMS requires a Supplier to support DCMS to identify and address known or emerging diversity issues or trends and help the department to adopt successful social media recruitment strategies. The supplier will be expected to operate across the entire diversity and inclusion portfolio, and be expected to support with deeper activity to address organisation specific priorities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddfeec07-fd33-496e-8f03-cd8de31dd081
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2020 - 1 Oct 2021 1-2 years
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 CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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

Notice Documents

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