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EHRC 1617-62 Welfare Reform Research Review

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is conducting a public procurement process for the "EHRC 1617-62 Welfare Reform Research Review" project, which falls under the industry category of equal opportunities consultancy services. The contract, valued at £40,000, aims to analyse the impacts of welfare reforms on different protected groups and will require a literature review along with stakeholder interviews. The tender period ended on 18 April 2017, and the contract period is set from 15 May 2017 to 31 January 2018. This procurement is classified as an open procedure and is aimed at businesses capable of providing social research services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) with expertise in social research and equality issues. Interested businesses should be adept at conducting literature reviews and facilitating workshops, addressing areas such as welfare benefits and programmes. Engaging in this research can enhance understanding of the socio-economic landscape affected by government policies, thereby fostering business growth and collaboration within the social impact sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EHRC 1617-62 Welfare Reform Research Review

Notice Description

The programme of work covers both equality issues, i.e. whether particular groups have been disproportionately affected by the welfare and social security reforms and the welfare to work programmes and if so in what ways, and human rights issues, i.e. what impact the reforms have on the standard of living of individuals and groups. Aims of current project This project consists of a literature review of the quantitative and qualitative evidence which examines the impact on different protected groups of: Government welfare and budget decisions National and local implementation and delivery arrangements for changes to welfare benefits Welfare to work programmes usually delivered through Jobcentre Plus To supplement the literature review, the selected contractor will be expected to interview selected stakeholders and to organise a workshop for academic and policy experts. Topic coverage We wish the selected contractor to cover the following welfare benefits and welfare to work programmes as a minimum: Carers' Allowance Disability Living Allowance/Personal Independence Payment Employment and Support Allowance Housing Benefit Incapacity Benefit Income Support Job Seeker's Allowance Pension Support Universal Credit Work Choice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3b15f5c-df90-45c7-85a0-b3ca87558cb2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/368d5134-514a-4ecc-bf00-203f9ba11920
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

79315000 - Social research services

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
14 May 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 6-12 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL RESEARCH

Further Information

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