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title: "Ethnic Minority Research"
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# Ethnic Minority Research

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62c9b968-9414-43de-949b-a47104ecab90

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## Summary

The British Council is seeking submissions for the "Ethnic Minority Research" tender, aimed at enhancing the representation of minority ethnic staff within the organisation. This procurement is classified under research services and social research services, with a focus on delivering actionable insights. The tender period closes on 28 October 2019, with the contract set to commence on 25 November 2019 and last until 25 February 2020. The services will be delivered across various locations, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories, as part of a limited procurement process involving competitive quotations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in social research and diversity initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The successful bidder will be tasked with producing a costed action plan aimed at delivering meaningful changes within the organisation, making this an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector research and consultancy services.

## Notice

The research consultancy is being commissioned in order to provide evidence and an action plan (costed) with prioritised recommendations for the Cultural Engagement SBU to increase the representation of minority ethnic staff at all levels and to address issues of representation and organisational culture which impact negatively on staff. Please register an account on our procurement portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home Once you have done so you will be able to locate this opportunity under the Tenders/ Current drop down at the top of the screen, please express an interest and you will then be able to download the tender documents. The tender documents include all the information you will require. Additional information: Please register an account on our procurement portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home Once you have done so you will be able to locate this opportunity under the Tenders/ Current drop down at the top of the screen, please express an interest and you will then be able to download the tender documents. The tender documents include all the information you will require.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/026f4ce7-2300-4002-a687-befaf26c744b |
| 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 | 3 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2019 - 25 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | BRITISH COUNCIL(THE) |
| Locality | \| MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6BB |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2019 at 15:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/026f4ce7-2300-4002-a687-befaf26c744b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/026f4ce7-2300-4002-a687-befaf26c744b
  3rd October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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