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PQ400 - Equalities Focused Review of Birmingham City Council Human Resources Function - AWARD

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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09 Jan 2023 at 07:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council has awarded a contract for the PQ400 - Equalities Focused Review of their Human Resources Function. The review is aimed at advancing equalities within the council workforce and services. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 5th December 2022. The contract period is from 9th January 2023 to 31st March 2023. The Council is seeking specialist expertise to undertake the review, with the final report due in March 2023.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specializing in human resources management consultancy services and general management consultancy services to engage with Birmingham City Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The successful supplier, The Equal Group, was awarded a contract worth £72,000 for this project. Businesses interested in diversity and inclusion initiatives would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

PQ400 - Equalities Focused Review of Birmingham City Council Human Resources Function - AWARD

Notice Description

The Council's organisational commitment to advancing equalities is set out in its strategy Everyone's Battle Everyone's Business, which was agreed in May 2021. A refresh of the action plan supporting this strategy was agreed by Cabinet in September 2022. Objective 5 of the action plan relates to the workforce (see Appendix 1) and the planned actions listed here are now underway. This element of the strategy is currently highest priority for the Council, which is prompting the review. Birmingham City Council is committed to eliminating discrimination, promoting equal opportunities, and valuing the diversity of the communities we serve in employment and service delivery. We will 'walk the talk' through truly inclusive leadership that models and drives this agenda forward. We recognise that the council is at its best when it reflects the diversity of our city and can understand what the city needs. People (HR) professionals play a huge part in developing and delivering our ambitious inclusion agenda. It is essential they have the trust of all our staff, including those with protected characteristics. The Council is seeking specialist expertise and support from a suitably qualified and experienced third-party provider to undertake an independent review of People Services from a diversity and inclusion perspective. The purpose of this review is to establish a baseline for the competence, capability, and capacity of our People Services team, followed by a gap analysis and action plan to move towards a "best in class" approach to inclusion from an employment perspective. Commencement of this work will be the week beginning 9th January 2023 and is estimated to take approx. two months. Presentation of the final report will be required to be presented to the Birmingham City Council's Cabinet in March 2023 and will inform the Council's Business Planning for 2023-24 onwards to ensure the action plan is embedded and monitored. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be able to login and download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk . Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 5th December 2022 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71838d3b-aaba-4726-86ba-01c6a86e6a51
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE EQUAL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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