Tender

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Learning Services

MET OFFICE

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Tender

12 Jan 2021 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

The MET OFFICE is currently seeking a supplier for its tender titled "Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Learning Services," which falls under the industry category of specialist training services. This procurement process is in the active Tender stage and has an open procedure method. Key dates include a bid opening on 9th February 2021 and a contract period starting on 1st April 2021 and ending on 31st March 2025. The total value of the contract is set at £200,000, with submissions to be made electronically before the deadline on 9th February 2021.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses focused on training and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in equality, diversity, and inclusion. Companies that can develop engaging learning modules addressing discrimination law and best practices for inclusive recruitment processes would be well-suited to compete. The project aims at fostering a deeper understanding of these critical topics within the public sector, potentially positioning successful bidders as leaders in this niche market.

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Notice Title

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Learning Services

Notice Description

The Met Office require a learning services supplier, who can develop an interactive learning module that as a minimum includes the significance and consequence of :- * Discrimination law; * Types of discrimination; * Protected characteristics; * Where the Equality Act does not apply; * When positive action can be applied; * Understanding the difference between diversity and inclusion; * What an Equality policy should include; * Good practice for recruitment processes;

Lot Information

Lot 1

The full suite of tender documents can be found on the Pro-contract portal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02899c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000584-2021
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Su Matthews
Contact Email
susan.matthews@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3709000100

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

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