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title: "Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Needs Assessment"
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# Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Needs Assessment

Buyer: WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d7eeb17-9708-4576-a8eb-9329e96d7235

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by West Berkshire Council for the project titled "Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Needs Assessment." This tender, classified under business and management consultancy services, is based in Newbury, England. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 27 June 2022. The contract is set to commence on 11 July 2022 and will run until 11 October 2022. The council aims to engage a supplier with expertise to conduct an assessment on various groups with protected characteristics as outlined in the Equality Act 2010, aiming to address inequality and disadvantage.

This opportunity presents significant avenues for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) that specialise in equality, diversity, and inclusion strategies. Businesses equipped with skills in data analysis and needs assessments will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging with this contract not only allows for service provision to West Berkshire Council but also showcases expertise in a crucial public sector initiative that supports vulnerable communities and aims to foster an inclusive environment.

## Notice

West Berkshire Council would like to commission expert support for the development of our approach to Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). This is anticipated to be a supplier(s) with specialist knowledge to deliver an EDI needs assessment on the nine groups with protected characteristics under the Equality Act (2010) and other factors which may create inequality and disadvantage. We are looking for either a supplier that can provide data collation and analysis expertise to carry out an EDI needs assessment for West Berkshire. This will support the following priorities within our Council Strategy: * Support everyone to reach their full potential * Ensure our vulnerable children and adults achieve better outcomes. More details can be found via our e-Procurement portal found here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westberks/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba35cb56-73ba-4e92-9d82-ba334c51bb1e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 10 Jul 2022 - 16 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,350 |
| 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 | WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWBURY |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG14 5LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Newbury Central |
| Westminster constituency | Newbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TEMPLE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2022 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba35cb56-73ba-4e92-9d82-ba334c51bb1e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba35cb56-73ba-4e92-9d82-ba334c51bb1e
  1st July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westberks/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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