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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Consultancy

WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL

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01 Jul 2022 at 11:52

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Summary of the contracting process

West Berkshire Council is seeking consultancy services for developing a framework to enhance Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) within the region. Titled "Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Consultancy," the procurement falls under the services category, specifically business and management consultancy. The tender process has recently concluded, with the contract period set to commence on 11th July 2022, lasting until 30th June 2023. The procurement was undertaken through an open procedure, appropriate for below-threshold contracts. The proposal required submissions to be in by 27th June 2022, and the cabling location for contract delivery is in Newbury, England.

This consultancy contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in EDI, management consultancy, and community engagement. Smaller companies and voluntary or community sector enterprises may find this particular tender well-suited to their expertise, allowing them to contribute meaningfully to the local Council's strategy focusing on vulnerable groups. Successful bidders will play a crucial role in shaping the Council's vision and action plan, which aims to support individuals in reaching their full potential while prioritising better outcomes for vulnerable children and adults.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Consultancy

Notice Description

West Berkshire Council would like to commission expert support for the development of our approach to Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). This is anticipated to be a supplier(s) with specialist knowledge for nine to twelve months to deliver an EDI framework to express a vision, principles, aims/objectives with an accompanying action plan, grounded in lived experience, to deliver EDI across West Berkshire. We are looking for either a single supplier or a collaboration of suppliers that can provide consultancy expertise to develop and assist in the roll out the above framework. This will support the following priorities within our Council Strategy: * Support everyone to reach their full potential * Ensure our vulnerable children and adults achieve better outcomes. Further details can be found via our e-Procurement portal here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westberks/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66926ca5-0ae3-4eda-9e61-e8e8e0a22852
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 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
WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWBURY
Postcode
RG14 5LD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Newbury Central
Westminster Constituency
Newbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE EQUAL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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