Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Accreditation

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD

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Award

22 Jun 2026 at 08:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Accreditation" was conducted by the Rail Safety and Standards Board, a public undertaking entity located in London, United Kingdom. This process falls under the services category, specifically for certification services, and was conducted using a direct non-competitive method as it was below the procurement threshold. The tender has been completed, with the contract awarded on 15th June 2026, and covers the period from 17th December 2026 to 16th December 2029. The contract was valued at £38,985 excluding VAT (£46,782 including VAT) and involves delivery within the UK, specifically under the UKI region.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses focusing on accreditation services related to equality, diversity, and inclusion. It would particularly benefit large companies able to meet the service needs within the set budget and timeline, like The Clear Company, who was awarded the contract. Businesses specialising in certification services, and with a strong understanding of the diversity and inclusion landscape in the UK, are well-positioned to capitalise on such opportunities in future similar procurements.

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Notice Title

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Accreditation

Notice Description

Accreditation services related to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b9b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058334-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79132000 - Certification services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,985 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2026 - 16 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3M 5AD
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
Aldgate
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE CLEAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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