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Disability and the EnAble Fund

GOVERNMENT EQUALITIES OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE

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Award

14 Aug 2020 at 14:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Government Equalities Office, based in Liverpool, has completed a procurement process titled "Disability and the EnAble Fund," which focused on social research services primarily aimed at understanding the barriers faced by disabled individuals in accessing elected office. This tender falls within the services category and was methodologically procured independently of the Crown Commercial Service. The award date was on 14th December 2018, with the contract running until 31st March 2020. The procurement process was initiated with a tender that concluded on 13th December 2018.

This completed tender offers significant opportunities for firms specialising in social research or those with expertise in disability studies, as it seeks to evaluate critical social barriers and enhance inclusivity in governance. Additionally, businesses that excel in qualitative research methodologies and have experience conducting similar evaluations would be particularly well-suited to engage in future initiatives focused on social equality and public representation. As the realm of social services continues to expand, such contracts could contribute substantially to business growth in this niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Disability and the EnAble Fund

Notice Description

GEO has commissioned this research project, which will involve an evidence review and qualitative interviews around the barriers that disabled people face to elected office, as well as an evaluation of the EnAble Fund. The procurement exercise was undertaken by the Customer independent of CCS. The Crown Commercial Service subsequently carried out the extension procedure. The contract was extended for a further two months for reasons that can be found in the attached Contract Change Notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-abc56432-38f6-41f8-a338-a64445e8d000
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f54dc2d9-9ca5-492e-af46-82cfb7c8c016
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Procurement was carried out independent of CCS
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,933 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,933 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
14 Dec 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 1-2 years
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
GOVERNMENT EQUALITIES OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

Further Information

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