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Welfare Reform Research Review

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

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23 Mar 2017 at 14:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is seeking tenders for the "Welfare Reform Research Review," focusing on social research services. This open procurement opportunity is set in the United Kingdom and aims to investigate the impact of welfare reforms on various protected groups. The tender was officially published on 23rd March 2017, with submissions due by 18th April 2017. The contract will commence on 15th May 2017 and extend until 31st January 2018, with a total value of £40,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social research and equal opportunities consultancy services. Firms experienced in conducting literature reviews and stakeholder interviews, particularly those with capabilities in analysing welfare legislation and its effects on diverse demographic groups, will find this contract appealing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as this contract aligns with their objectives and expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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 Additional information: If you have not already done so, please register at the Commission's procurement portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/register?ReadForm Once you have completed this process you will be able to express an interest in this tender, and will then be issued the full tender pack.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aae68fe6-e73d-455f-a23a-6d1370a770a6
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 May 2017 - 31 Jan 2018 6-12 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
Charlie Loveday
Contact Email
procurementhelpdesk@equalityhumanrights.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4Y 8JX
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Castle Baynard
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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