Tender

Creation of best practice assets to improve employer's capabilities to support women through their pregnancy, maternity and return to work

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

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Tender

29 Nov 2016 at 13:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is conducting a tender for the creation of best practice assets aimed at enhancing employers' ability to support women during pregnancy, maternity, and their return to work. This initiative falls under the services sector, specifically within equal opportunities consultancy services, and is being conducted through an open procurement method. The tender is currently active, with submissions due by 16th December 2016. The contract period will commence on 3rd January 2017 and conclude on 31st March 2017, covering delivery to entities located across the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and advisory services focused on workplace equality and family leave policies. Firms with expertise in developing training materials, offering flexible working solutions, or consulting on diversity and inclusion strategies would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as their insights and innovative approaches can greatly contribute to the project's objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Creation of best practice assets to improve employer's capabilities to support women through their pregnancy, maternity and return to work

Notice Description

The Commission has already published comprehensive online guidance on pregnancy and maternity for employers and employees to explain compliance with equality law. The new assets are not intended to duplicate this guidance but rather to explain pragmatic steps to develop good practice. The Commission expects the contractor/s to use their expertise to suggest issues the assets should cover and appropriate formats for the assets. Suggested issues that the assets could focus on include: 1.Demonstrating leadership from the top down 2.Ensuring confident employees 3.Training and supporting line managers 4.Offering flexible working practices For each area the contractor/s will: *Agree the content with the Commission *Identify the format that will meet the users' needs *Develop or draft the assets *User test the assets to ensure they meet user needs and demonstrate how they have used the insights gained to inform development of new content The assets must be concise, inspirational, use Plain English and be consistent with the editorial style and positive tone of the campaign. The assets must meet the Commission's accessibility requirements and the Working Forward style guide which will be provided to the successful contractor. Additional information: Please register at EHRC Procurement portal for full tender pack: https://procurement.equalityhumanrights.com/procontract/ehrc/supplier.nsf/frm_home?ReadForm

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8df1bae2-eeeb-4fc5-852d-50f4bfa32bcd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jan 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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