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title: "Agreemnt for the Supply of Research Services - Trainee Firefighter Attraction"
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# Agreemnt for the Supply of Research Services - Trainee Firefighter Attraction

Buyer: LONDON FIRE & EMERGENCY PLANNING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66c7748a-754f-46ce-a42d-a915b9be4633

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## Summary

The London Fire & Emergency Planning Authority recently completed a procurement process for research services under the title "Agreement for the Supply of Research Services - Trainee Firefighter Attraction." This tender aimed to investigate the low number of female applicants for firefighter roles. The procurement employed a selective method, and the awarded contract was valued at £28,700. The contract period commenced on 1st December 2016 and is set to conclude on 31st January 2017, with the tender period having ended on 11th November 2016. The location of service delivery is specified as London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in qualitative research, particularly those with experience in public sector projects focused on diversity and inclusion. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an ideal opportunity to showcase their capabilities, especially in understanding gender dynamics in recruitment. Companies with expertise in recruiting and engaging underrepresented demographics would particularly benefit from competing for similar future contracts.

## Notice

Qualitative research to gain a greater understanding why the number of applicants from women remains around 10%. What is about the role (real or perceived) that stops women applying.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0e41bf5-81ae-461c-91da-cd2deab306e7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2016 - 31 Jan 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,700 |
| 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 | LONDON FIRE & EMERGENCY PLANNING AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 0LL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FUTURE THINKING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2016 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0e41bf5-81ae-461c-91da-cd2deab306e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0e41bf5-81ae-461c-91da-cd2deab306e7
  5th December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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