--- title: "EHRC 1617-40 Creation of best practice assets to improve employer's capabilities to support women through their pregnancy, maternity and return to work" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-350a5f71-92bf-42a1-a1f2-1744a741272c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-350a5f71-92bf-42a1-a1f2-1744a741272c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-350a5f71-92bf-42a1-a1f2-1744a741272c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-350a5f71-92bf-42a1-a1f2-1744a741272c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION" published: "2016-12-13" --- # EHRC 1617-40 Creation of best practice assets to improve employer's capabilities to support women through their pregnancy, maternity and return to work Buyer: EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-350a5f71-92bf-42a1-a1f2-1744a741272c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-350a5f71-92bf-42a1-a1f2-1744a741272c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-350a5f71-92bf-42a1-a1f2-1744a741272c.json) ## Summary The Equality and Human Rights Commission is seeking to engage a contractor to create best practice assets aimed at enhancing employers' capabilities to support women through pregnancy, maternity, and their return to work. The tender, identified as "EHRC 1617-40," falls under the category of equal opportunities consultancy services and is located in Manchester, UK. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, with a tender period that ends on 20 December 2016. The total contract value is estimated at £20,000, with a minimum bid value of £15,000. The expected contract dates range from 3 January 2017 to 31 March 2017, and it employs an open procurement method. Interested parties can access the opportunity via the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s procurement portal. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in equal opportunities consultancy, particularly those that focus on workplace diversity and gender equality. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this tender. Firms with expertise in developing training materials, conducting user needs assessments, and facilitating flexible working solutions will find this tender aligns closely with their capabilities. Engaging in such projects not only enhances a company's portfolio but also positions them as key contributors to social responsibility initiatives within the corporate landscape. ## Notice The Commission has already published comprehensive online guidance on pregnancy and maternity for employers and employees to explain compliance with equality law. The new assets are not intended to duplicate this guidance but rather to explain pragmatic steps to develop good practice. The Commission expects the contractor/s to use their expertise to suggest issues the assets should cover and appropriate formats for the assets. Suggested issues that the assets could focus on include: 1.Demonstrating leadership from the top down 2.Ensuring confident employees 3.Training and supporting line managers 4.Offering flexible working practices For each area the contractor/s will: Agree the content with the Commission Identify the format that will meet the users' needs Develop or draft the assets User test the assets to ensure they meet user needs and demonstrate how they have used the insights gained to inform development of new content The assets must be concise, inspirational, use Plain English and be consistent with the editorial style and positive tone of the campaign. The assets must meet the Commission's accessibility requirements and the Working Forward style guide which will be provided to the successful Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: To access the opportunity select the contact us button on our home page of www.equalityhumanrights.com https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/contact-us Then select Procurement Opportunities https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/contact-us/procurement-opportunities followed by Procurement Portal https://procurement.equalityhumanrights.com/procontract/ehrc/supplier.nsf/frm_ho me?ReadForm Once at the Portal select the stated opportunity and follow the instructions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/358f4862-ca23-4ad7-b740-866ea716db3c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Jan 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | 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 | EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M4 3AQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services ## Release History - 13 Dec 2016 at 11:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/358f4862-ca23-4ad7-b740-866ea716db3c - 8 Dec 2016 at 08:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/358f4862-ca23-4ad7-b740-866ea716db3c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/358f4862-ca23-4ad7-b740-866ea716db3c 13th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procurement.equalityhumanrights.com/procontract/ehrc/supplier.nsf/frm_ho - https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/contact-us - https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/contact-us/procurement-opportunities ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-350a5f71-92bf-42a1-a1f2-1744a741272c. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-350a5f71-92bf-42a1-a1f2-1744a741272c.json.