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title: "Voice and Influence Service \"Advancing Equality of Opportunity\""
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# Voice and Influence Service "Advancing Equality of Opportunity"

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7177b873-10b3-4f8c-9393-cdb00d40934e

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## Summary

Bristol City Council is currently seeking proposals for the "Voice and Influence Service: Advancing Equality of Opportunity," aimed at delivering dedicated services for various protected characteristic groups experiencing discrimination in Bristol. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the deadline for submission set for 18th January 2018. This contract, valued at £392,000, falls within the social work and related services category and will take place in the South West region of England, with the contract period starting from 17th May 2018 to 16th May 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure, designed for wide accessibility.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that provide social services or support to diverse community groups. Companies in the social services sector with experience in advocating for and supporting varied demographic groups will find this opportunity particularly relevant, as it focuses on enhancing equality and addressing systemic issues within the targeted regions of Bristol. Engaging in this procurement could help such businesses expand their service reach and impact in the community.

## Notice

To procure a dedicated voice and influence service for protected characteristic groups in Bristol who experience institutional and systemic discrimination. By protected characteristic groups, we mean people referred to in the Equality Act 2010; age, disability, race, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, religion and belief, and sexual orientation. Additional information: Please apply via Pro-Contract - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4cbbe12-ce5b-4462-acac-19987cb6b808 |
| 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 | 4 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 May 2018 - 16 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £392,000 |
| 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 | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2017 at 16:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4cbbe12-ce5b-4462-acac-19987cb6b808

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4cbbe12-ce5b-4462-acac-19987cb6b808
  4th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login

## Provenance

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