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Probation Scoping Workforce Diversity

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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29 Nov 2021 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is conducting a procurement process titled "Probation Scoping Workforce Diversity" under the category of Research Services. This initiative aims to address the urgent challenge of recruiting more diverse Probation Practitioners. The direct procurement method was employed through a single tender action below the threshold, with the contract awarded on 12th November 2021. The contract runs from 17th November 2021 to 17th February 2022, with a total contract value of £17,500. The tender was completed with the contract notice published on 29th November 2021.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses focusing on research services, particularly those experienced in workforce diversity initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the nature of the project, which involves developing methodologies to widen the demographic of Probation Practitioners. Companies that excel in conducting comprehensive demographic studies or have specialised knowledge in public sector recruitment strategies could find this contract beneficial for expanding their market presence.

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Notice Title

Probation Scoping Workforce Diversity

Notice Description

The Supplier shall conduct a 3 month, fixed term scoping activity on behalf of the Authority which shall research and review how the Authority could widen the recruitment intake of Probation Practitioners in order to address the lack of frontline staff, which is considered an urgent challenge by the Authority. The Supplier shall research and review how to widen the current demographic (in terms of age/ethnicity and gender) amongst Probation Practitioners, specifically targeting career changers. The desired outcomes of which shall be a final report identifying the methodology and recommendation for any potential scope for a cross government scheme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac74a081-78f9-46f0-8896-e81216da19c4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2021 - 17 Feb 2022 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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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