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title: "Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Development Programme - AWARD"
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# Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Development Programme - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15d29acd-f8db-4994-be9a-5e64f417e2d3

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## Summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the award stage of a public procurement process seeking a provider for an Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Development Programme. The procurement, identified by OCID ocds-b5fd17-15d29acd, falls under the education and training services category with CPV code 80000000. The programme's tender, closed on 5th June 2026, received an active award on 23rd June 2026, granted to Talking Life. The delivery will take place across various locations, including the UK and international territories, with the contract running from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028 for a value of £36,000. The procurement followed an open procedure, underscoring its commitment to transparency.

This contract represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in training, particularly those with expertise in equality and diversity initiatives, to enhance their portfolio by participating in similar tenders. While the contract is not suited for SMEs or VCSEs, medium to larger training organisations with a robust background in designing and delivering development programmes stand to gain significantly by engaging in such public sector partnerships. The programme demands a comprehensive understanding of diversity and inclusion to support the buying organisation's strategic goals.

## Notice

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council "The Council" are seeking a provider to deliver a programme of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion modules to support the EDI Strategy, a full list of modules required are detailed in section 2 of this Quotation document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c75023c8-fd50-4eaa-9f89-6f85bb7e602d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B70 8SZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | West Bromwich Central |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TALKING LIFE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c75023c8-fd50-4eaa-9f89-6f85bb7e602d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c75023c8-fd50-4eaa-9f89-6f85bb7e602d
  30th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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