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title: "Diversity and Inclusion Training Essex"
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# Diversity and Inclusion Training Essex

Buyer: 7 FORCES PROCUREMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33730d3e-ffab-4841-b476-0fba0a18f5db

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## Summary

Essex Police, through the 7 Forces Procurement organisation, has successfully concluded a tender for "Diversity and Inclusion Training Essex". This initiative falls under the training services sector (CPV code: 80500000) and will be conducted in the East of England. The tender was open for submissions until 6th April 2021, with a contract period commencing on 1st June 2021 and spanning until 31st May 2024. The awarded contract is valued at £163,000, with a total estimated value of £200,000. This tender was managed under an open procurement method.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in training and development, particularly those offering bespoke programmes in equality, diversity, and inclusion. Companies with experience in staff training and seminars are well-positioned to compete for similar tenders, and the successful supplier, Pearlcatchers Ltd, highlights the potential for growth within the sector. As organisations increasingly prioritise diversity training, there is a growing market for providers capable of delivering effective and tailored training solutions.

## Notice

Essex Police is seeking a supplier to assess, design, deliver and evaluate a bespoke programme of Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Cohesion (EDIC) training and development, with the goal of enabling inclusion and dignity for all; police officers, staff, specials, volunteers, and our principal stakeholders, county residents and service users.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/496c321a-420d-4917-8ba2-7b2359c0adac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £163,000 |
| 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 | 7 FORCES PROCUREMENT |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP5 3QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Martlesham & Purdis Farm |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PEARLCATCHERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80522000 - Training seminars

## Release History

- 24 May 2021 at 08:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/496c321a-420d-4917-8ba2-7b2359c0adac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/496c321a-420d-4917-8ba2-7b2359c0adac
  24th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=37018&B=BLUELIGHT
  None
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/32209
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolk.police.uk

## Provenance

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