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title: "Race Equalities Taskforce Baseline Report"
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# Race Equalities Taskforce Baseline Report

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e2e3b09-0e05-459b-92ef-974200af144e

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority is currently undertaking a tender process for the "Race Equalities Taskforce Baseline Report," which falls under the equal opportunities consultancy services sector. The procurement, classified as a limited competitive quotation, is aimed at producing an independent report that will inform the initial phases of the Race Equalities Taskforce's work. This tender is open for submissions until 25 October 2021, with the contract period commencing on 8 November 2021 and concluding on 31 January 2022. The main location for this project is Birmingham in the West Midlands, England, and it has a budget of £40,000.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to equal opportunities and social research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the authority is encouraging participation from these sectors. Businesses that can effectively analyse social and economic outcomes related to race, as well as existing initiatives addressing race disparities, will find this tender aligns well with their expertise and could lead to significant engagement with local authorities and community partners.

## Notice

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is seeking to commission an external partner to research and produce an independent baseline report for the new regional Race Equalities Taskforce. The supplier will research and produce an independent baseline report to inform the initial stages of the Race Equalities Taskforce's work and help to identify key priorities. The baseline report will outline the links between race and different social and economic outcomes for people living in the West Midlands. It will also map existing activity to tackle race disparities in the region, to ensure the Taskforce adds value to work being led by local authorities and partners. Interested parties should refer to the information contained at the end of this notice which explains the procedure for submitting bids. Additional information: To express an interest in this opportunity, please register on https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk and express an interest in: Project 483: Race Equalities Taskforce - Baseline Report ITT_986: Race Equalities Taskforce - Baseline Report

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e118ad2-e2e7-47a5-b2f1-da205b834dfc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Nov 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B19 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2021 at 12:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e118ad2-e2e7-47a5-b2f1-da205b834dfc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e118ad2-e2e7-47a5-b2f1-da205b834dfc
  27th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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