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CR20078 - Analysis of ethnicity pay gaps in the public sector

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

22 Oct 2020 at 11:05

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11 Aug 2020 at 06:06

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10 Aug 2020 at 11:09

Tender

24 Jul 2020 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focuses on the analysis of ethnicity pay gaps in the public sector under the tender title "CR20078". This project falls within the research and development consultancy services category and is located in the South West of England. The tender period concluded on 27th August 2020, with the contract period running from 11th September 2020 to 30th June 2021. The value of the contract is £40,000, and the procurement was conducted using an open procedure, adhering to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in statistical analysis, consultancy, and economic research, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver innovative solutions. As the project seeks to address a critical area of public sector equality, suppliers with expertise in pay equity, data analysis, and research methodologies would be well-positioned to bid for this contract. Engaging in such projects not only assists businesses in expanding their portfolio but also contributes to a socially significant initiative aimed at improving workplace fairness.

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Notice Title

CR20078 - Analysis of ethnicity pay gaps in the public sector

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 27th August 2020 - 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Description of Requirement There is extensive scholarship on the gender pay gap in the UK, some of which has been commissioned by the OME to investigate the gender pay gap specifically in the public sector. Ethnicity pay gaps have not received the same attention from policy makers and the question of whether pay structures or systems impact ethnicity pay gaps has not been explored by OME. This project will analyse ethnicity pay gaps in the public sector and, where possible, review body remit groups. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. Delta Access Code MS883268QR Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice;and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d80c5e8c-dfa7-426f-84da-e1a6dd617a17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c48878cb-af95-4292-8a48-808e7a92d2d4
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
20 Sep 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Becky Eldridge
Contact Email
research@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867980

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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