--- title: "Equality Diversity & Inclusion Support for SEMLEP COVID-19 Recovery Strategy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-66bd9c38-759c-4c4a-b348-4c5ed9048784" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-66bd9c38-759c-4c4a-b348-4c5ed9048784" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66bd9c38-759c-4c4a-b348-4c5ed9048784.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66bd9c38-759c-4c4a-b348-4c5ed9048784.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH EAST MIDLANDS LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP" published: "2020-06-01" --- # Equality Diversity & Inclusion Support for SEMLEP COVID-19 Recovery Strategy Buyer: SOUTH EAST MIDLANDS LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66bd9c38-759c-4c4a-b348-4c5ed9048784 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-66bd9c38-759c-4c4a-b348-4c5ed9048784) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66bd9c38-759c-4c4a-b348-4c5ed9048784.json) ## Summary The South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership (SEMLEP) is conducting a tender for the project titled "Equality Diversity & Inclusion Support for SEMLEP COVID-19 Recovery Strategy." This procurement falls under the category of Economic Research Services and is based in the East of England, United Kingdom. Currently, the tender is in the open stage of the procurement process with an end date for submissions set for 10th June 2020. The contract value is between £35,000 and £40,000, with a contract period anticipated to start on 22nd June 2020 and conclude by 31st March 2022. The procurement method employed is an open procedure below threshold. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in economic and inclusion consultancy, particularly those offering services related to economic impact assessments and equal opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community services (VCS) are particularly well-placed to compete for this contract, as SEMLEP aims to promote local economic recovery in the wake of COVID-19. Companies that can demonstrate strong project delivery capabilities and a commitment to social value will find this tender particularly conducive to their growth prospects. ## Notice 1. About us 1.1. The South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership (SEMLEP) has a central role in determining local economic priorities and securing investment to support business innovation and growth. To do this we link together the public and private sectors with academia to coordinate housing, transport, commercial development, energy infrastructure and raise workforce skills, in line with employers' needs, for the benefit of the wider economic area. We prioritise driving up productivity, creating jobs and promoting long-term, sustainable growth. 1.2. SEMLEP has three main roles in delivering strategic economic growth. 1.2.1. Setting the strategic direction for the area's future economic opportunities, challenges and priorities. 1.2.2. Direct intervention to increase growth. We are responsible for securing and overseeing the spend of two main sources of growth funding as well as coordinating business support through our Growth Hub 1.2.3. Facilitating growth by convening partners to assist cross-boundary collaboration on short and long-term economic issues. 2. Background 2.1. Our aim is deliver our Local Industrial Strategy and do as much as we can to support businesses and community through COVID-19 and beyond and ensure we have a robust and resilient business community where possible. 2.2. We are developing a COVID-19 Recovery Strategy with the aim of presenting an initial approach and actions to the Board in July 2020. This will be an iterative p... Average. Brief covered adequately, haven't provided 2 referees or have not provide a good structure proposal. Bidder meets or does not meet requirements of brief. 15% Quality of delivery: Provide details about the quality of delivery indicating key members of the team that will be working on the project and relevant experience Exceptional, covered thoroughly, have provided a satisfactory information of the key members that will be involved on the project delivery and their relevant experience compared to the requirements of the brief. Has provided very good response, covered the structure of proposal and 8-10 Average. Has provided adequate / fair information regarding the key members that will be involved on the project delivery and their relevant experience compared to the requirements of the brief 4 -7 Poor, have not provided satisfactory information 0-3 30% Social Value: The proposal needs to show the social value of the contract and how your business contributes to the society and community in which you operate. Exceptional, covered thoroughly, providing apprenticeship and placements, helping local charities and other community work. Score 8-10 Average. Brief covered adequately, Do community and charity work but do not provide apprenticeship/ placements or vice versa. Score 4-7 Does not meet requirements of brief. Score 0-3 5% Total 100% ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bea47b5f-2ffe-4ce5-b0f6-84c9d59449d4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Jun 2020 - 31 Mar 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 | SOUTH EAST MIDLANDS LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP | | Locality | CRANFIELD | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK43 0BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Cranfield & Marston Moretaine | | Westminster constituency | Mid Bedfordshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 79311400 - Economic research services - 79311410 - Economic impact assessment - 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services ## Release History - 1 Jun 2020 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bea47b5f-2ffe-4ce5-b0f6-84c9d59449d4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bea47b5f-2ffe-4ce5-b0f6-84c9d59449d4 1st June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN159857 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.semlep.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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