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title: "Provision of Equal Pay and Combined Discrimination - Lived Experience Research"
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# Provision of Equal Pay and Combined Discrimination - Lived Experience Research

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01bff134-2a8e-4e07-81be-860fad2aed7e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Provision of Equal Pay and Combined Discrimination - Lived Experience Research" was conducted by the Crown Commercial Service, representing the Cabinet Office. This is a service contract in the research category (CPV code: 73110000), valued at £165,909 GBP. The contract was awarded to THE PUBLIC SERVICE CONSULTANTS LIMITED, with a contract period from 12th February 2025 to 30th June 2025. The procurement utilised a 'Call Off' method and covered locations across the United Kingdom, including Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey. Although the tendering process is complete, it was originally open to applications from SMEs, excluding VCSEs, and the tender period closed on 10th January 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services and equal pay and discrimination studies. Suitable candidates for such opportunities are small and medium enterprises equipped to deliver comprehensive research across multiple regions in the UK and beyond. Companies with expertise in conducting lived experience research and addressing equality and discrimination issues could leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and demonstrate capability in handling government projects, potentially leading to further contracts in similar areas.

## Notice

Equal Pay and Combined Discrimination - Lived Experience Research

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8c8f6d6-6b61-4ac0-81eb-24af3f139e1e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Call Off |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £165,909 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £165,909 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE PUBLIC SERVICE CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 1 May 2025 at 10:07 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8c8f6d6-6b61-4ac0-81eb-24af3f139e1e
- 1 May 2025 at 10:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8c8f6d6-6b61-4ac0-81eb-24af3f139e1e
- 1 May 2025 at 09:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8c8f6d6-6b61-4ac0-81eb-24af3f139e1e
- 5 Mar 2025 at 07:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8c8f6d6-6b61-4ac0-81eb-24af3f139e1e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8c8f6d6-6b61-4ac0-81eb-24af3f139e1e
  1st May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f04ab459-5035-4d2d-b6fc-78490b157a10

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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