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title: "Maternal Outcomes and Indicators of Pregnancy Maternity Discrimination"
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# Maternal Outcomes and Indicators of Pregnancy Maternity Discrimination

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f9949cf-333d-4b37-abee-1509d1adf9ed

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by the Department for Business and Trade has reached the award stage for the contract titled "Maternal Outcomes and Indicators of Pregnancy Maternity Discrimination." This initiative falls under the "Research and experimental development services" category, aimed at informing various legislative and policy decisions related to maternity discrimination. The successful supplier was the Institute for Employment Studies, starting the contract on 6th August 2025, with completion expected by 31st March 2026. The procurement method employed was selective, utilising a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The project will have a geographical influence reaching the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, the United Kingdom, and globally, bearing a total value of £115,112.50.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations involved in research and advisory services, especially those focusing on employment law, maternity rights, and workplace equality. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises particularly stand to benefit, given the suitability criteria. Participating in such projects can boost credentials in influential sectors and open up further collaboration opportunities with government departments and related entities. Companies with expertise in collecting and analysing employment data, advising on policy reform, or implementing diversity and inclusion strategies are well-poised to leverage this contract for growth and consolidation in the sector.

## Notice

Research to inform enhanced dismissal protections in secondary legislation; support the 2025 parental leave discrimination consultation; guide policies on employer obligations for new parents; contribute to reforming rights for pregnant and returning mothers; collect baseline data on 2024 redundancy protections; and help address employment tribunal impacts by examining causes of dismissals affecting pregnant women and mothers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02f9f934-172b-4c99-b9e4-5604c88cb328 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,112 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £115,112 |
| 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 BUSINESS AND TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSTITUTE FOR EMPLOYMENT STUDIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2025 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02f9f934-172b-4c99-b9e4-5604c88cb328

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02f9f934-172b-4c99-b9e4-5604c88cb328
  15th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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