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title: "National Equality Standard"
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# National Equality Standard

Buyer: HOMES ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-402d9d57-3a0f-4b84-b89f-d7b81bd80b2a

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "National Equality Standard" was conducted by Homes England, focusing on Human Resources Management Consultancy Services. The tender was completed following a direct award through the NHS SBS Consult 18 framework. The contract, valued at £50,000, commenced on 26th May 2021 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2022. The procurement method used was classified as "Other", and the delivery location is specified as England, United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 2nd May 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for consultancy firms with a focus on human resources, particularly those that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses that specialise in equality and diversity consultancy would be particularly well-suited to compete in this space, leveraging their expertise to support Homes England in achieving its objectives. The awarded contract was given to Ernst & Young, indicating a competitive landscape in the domain of human resources management services.

## Notice

EY's National Equality Standard - direct award via NHS SBS Consult 18 framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99905593-eadc-410d-bdd0-85d72448d57e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 May 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | HOMES ENGLAND |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2021 at 15:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99905593-eadc-410d-bdd0-85d72448d57e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99905593-eadc-410d-bdd0-85d72448d57e
  29th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england

## Provenance

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