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EHRC 1819-66 Equal Pay Investigation

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Apr 2019 at 11:50

Tender

05 Mar 2019 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is seeking services for the "EHRC 1819-66 Equal Pay Investigation," which aims to evaluate equal pay concerns raised by women within an organisation. This procurement is classified under "Investigation services" and falls within the services category. The tender process is currently complete, with a total contract value of £90,000, of which the minimum value required is £20,000. The contract period is set to run from 8 April 2019 to 1 July 2019, following the tender period that ended on 26 March 2019. Notably, the investigation will cover various regions across the United Kingdom, including London, Scotland, and Wales, among others. The procurement method used is an open procedure, ensuring broad participation in the contracting process.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in equal opportunities consultancy services and investigation services to grow by engaging in compliance-related and evaluative work. Companies with expertise in handling pay grievances and experience in human resource consultancy would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The engagement is particularly favourable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs), given the suitability criteria set forth by the purchasing authority.

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Notice Title

EHRC 1819-66 Equal Pay Investigation

Notice Description

Evaluation of whether individuals employed by an organisation under investigation by the EHRC are carrying out work of equal value to comparators. This investigation is a response to concerns raised by women employed by the organisation concerned, that they have not received equal pay for work that is equal to that of their male comparators and/or that they have been paid less than they would have been paid had they been a man. The EHRC's intention, subject to finalisation of the terms of reference, is to select a representative sample of pay grievances that have been considered by the organisation. The sample will include pay grievances that have been dealt with informally, at the organisation's first formal grievance stage or on appeal and will include women from a variety of roles attracting different levels of pay. The EHRC will analyse each case within the sample to determine whether an unlawful act has been committed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/565f01d0-b85e-411f-9ca2-bead0396129e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

79720000 - Investigation services

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
17 Apr 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 6-12 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
EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M4 3AQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEAMANS

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