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Equalities audit

MERSEYTRAVEL

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06 Oct 2020 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Merseytravel, titled "Equalities audit," is classified under the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services. This contract, valued at £26,019.60, is aimed at consultants with experience in public sector culture change in relation to equality, diversity, and inclusion, particularly within the Liverpool City Region. The tender period concluded on 18th September 2020, and the awarded contract is set to commence on 12th October 2020 and continue until 5th April 2021.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in equality, diversity, and inclusion consultancy services, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms with a proven track record in facilitating public sector culture change and those familiar with the specific challenges in the Liverpool area would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance their visibility and establish stronger partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Equalities audit

Notice Description

The Combined Authority is keen to commission consultants with a proven track record of supporting public sector culture change in relation to EDI, with tenders from those who can demonstrate knowledge and experience of working in the context of the Liverpool City Region being particularly welcome.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd840be8-c637-4e3d-b7f8-6b81af285c92
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9245c600-d02b-40c6-88c8-f8233723c9cd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,019 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,019 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
11 Oct 2020 - 5 Apr 2021 1-6 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
MERSEYTRAVEL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOUSING DIVERSITY NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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