National Equality Standard Re-accreditation

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES

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23 Jun 2026 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales has completed a procurement process under the title "National Equality Standard Re-accreditation" to maintain accreditation for South Wales Police. This contract pertains to business and management consultancy services and involves direct procurement without competition. The contract was signed on 28th April 2026 and is scheduled to run from 1st May to 31st July 2026. The services include expert interviews, document reviews, leadership and employee interviews, a culture assessment survey, and a final report, aimed at sustaining the National Equality Standard. The process is categorised under the sub-central government public authority and includes multiple regions in the United Kingdom such as UKL14, UKL15, UKL17, UKL18, and UKL22, with an overall contract value of £84,000.

This tender presents growth opportunities for large corporations specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with a focus on equality and diversity assessments. Businesses capable of providing cohesive and comprehensive consultancy on organisational best practices in equality can significantly contribute to this initiative. Given the scope encompasses expert interviews and comprehensive assessments, consultancies with a proven track record in management consultancy and diversity assessments would thrive in this contract, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their influence in sub-central government projects in the UK.

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Notice Title

National Equality Standard Re-accreditation

Notice Description

Services to allow South Wales Police to retain the National Equality Standard accreditation. The work will be completed over 3 months and will include. Subject Matter Expert Interviews Document Review Leadership and Employee Interviews Culture Assessment Survey Produce Final Report

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bb79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059136-2026
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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF31 3SU
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Brackla East and Coychurch Lower
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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