Tender

Diversity Outreach Services

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Tender

30 Oct 2018 at 14:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is initiating a tender process for the contract titled "Diversity Outreach Services". This procurement falls within the industry category of business services, specifically pertaining to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The tender is set against a backdrop of promoting inclusivity within graduate and early talent programmes, with a key focus on engaging under-represented groups. The tender period ends on 30 November 2018, and the contract duration is expected to commence on 22 March 2019, lasting for 24 months with a potential 12-month extension. The procurement method is an open procedure, which allows for widespread participation from interested suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in outreach and recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in diversity and inclusion strategies. Firms focusing on attracting candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds, lower socio-economic groups, and individuals with disabilities would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Moreover, companies adept at delivering social media campaigns, skills development initiatives, and tailored coaching services to diverse candidates are likely to find this opportunity beneficial for expanding their operations and client base in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Diversity Outreach Services

Notice Description

PLEASE READ THE MORE DETAILED INFORMATION TO BE FOUND IN THE CONTRACT NOTICE (PROVIDED AS AN ATTACHMENT) BEFORE BIDDING The Fast Stream and Early Talent (FSET) team's vision is to be the most inclusive graduate and early talent programme. It will be achieved through continuing outreach and positive action activities to encourage applications from under-represented groups which currently include those from Lower socio-economic backgrounds (Lower SEB), Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds and those with disabilities. The team requires diversity outreach partners with specific expertise in accessing, engaging and influencing hard to reach diverse groups to our following programmes: - Fast Stream (graduate programme) - SDIP (Summer Diversity Internship programme) - EDIP (Early Diversity Internship programme) - Fast Track (apprenticeship programme) - Crown Commercial Service, as the Agent, intends to put in place contracts for the provision of RM6106 Diversity Outreach Services for use by the Cabinet Office. Additional information: The Services are to be provided using the following lot structure: Lot 1: Attraction and recruitment of Ethnic minority/Lower SEB candidates The scope of this work will include: - Targeting Ethnic minorities and Lower SEB's candidates from the eligible pool - for our FSET programmes. These can be found at www.faststream.gov.uk - Awareness raising of the programmes, delivering social media campaigns, outreach events, providing skills development and producing reports, management information on activity and tracking. Lot 2: Attraction and recruitment of Disabled candidates The scope of this work will include: - Targeting Disabled candidates from the eligible pool for our FSET programmes. These can be found at www.faststream.gov.uk - Awareness raising of the programmes, delivering social media campaigns, outreach events, providing skills development and producing reports, management information on activity and tracking. Lot 3: Coaching of diverse candidates The scope of this work will include: - Providing bespoke 1-2-1 coaching of diverse candidates in the eligible pool or SDIP and potentially other FSET programmes. These can be found at www.faststream.gov.uk. This procurement will be handled electronically using the Agent's eSourcing Suite, which can be accessed at https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Price is not the only award criterion and the entire criteria can only be found in the procurement documents. The duration of this contract is 24 months, with an option to extend the contract for a further period of a maximum of 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f55c5d07-46c2-475d-b23d-b4e25ae0dc52
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a793310e-9e8f-4d53-807f-70d399274f19
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Mar 2019 - 22 Mar 2021 2-3 years
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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3450103503

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR7 0HS
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Broadland
Electoral Ward
Thorpe St Andrew South East
Westminster Constituency
Norwich North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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