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title: "Provision of Consultancy on DWP performance Systems and the disproportionate Impact on Under represented groups"
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# Provision of Consultancy on DWP performance Systems and the disproportionate Impact on Under represented groups

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS : DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67949823-9a87-45a5-ac25-c48425e22f98

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions is seeking consultancy services for a project titled "Provision of Consultancy on DWP performance Systems and the disproportionate Impact on Under represented groups". This procurement falls under the Research and Development Consultancy Services category and was conducted using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £35,000, commenced on 17 September 2018 and concluded on 31 October 2018. The tender period ended on 10 September 2018, and the project's location was in London, United Kingdom. The contracting authority has awarded the contract to Ernst & Young LLP, with the award date recorded as 13 September 2018.

This opportunity can catalyse growth for consultancy firms with expertise in performance analysis and HR policies, especially those that focus on issues affecting underrepresented groups. Businesses that possess experience in conducting root cause analyses or offering innovative solutions for public sector performance improvement would be particularly well-placed to compete in such tenders. The focus on social impact underscores the relevance for firms invested in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

## Notice

The DWP are looking for consultancy expertise to undertake a root cause analysis of the disproportionate impact around People Performance outcomes and the relationship and interdependencies with other HR policies and processes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fa2f3c8-d68b-40da-aa41-758517251888 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2018 - 31 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS : DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2018 at 17:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fa2f3c8-d68b-40da-aa41-758517251888

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fa2f3c8-d68b-40da-aa41-758517251888
  13th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9665f94-4fa3-400b-80c3-18dec93f17f0
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6fe093ce-3ef2-4b96-ab33-9791f2fb2f92
  CCCC18A80 Call Off Order Form REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5cb33d43-fa3f-44fe-bfc4-465dd4f2e7ad
  CCCC18A80 Call Off Order Form REDACTED

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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