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title: "EHRC 2021-21 Low-paid workers in health and social care during Covid-19: qualitative research"
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# EHRC 2021-21 Low-paid workers in health and social care during Covid-19: qualitative research

Buyer: EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f4cc763-b2d7-4b66-b6fc-2ac38f71a6e1

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## Summary

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is conducting a tender titled "EHRC 2021-21 Low-paid workers in health and social care during Covid-19: qualitative research," primarily in the research services industry, with an emphasis on equal opportunities consultancy. The procurement process, which is currently in the award stage, was initiated on 5th November 2020, with the tender period closing on 3rd December 2020. The contract, valued at £37,058, commenced on 21st December 2020 and is set to conclude on 30th April 2021. This service is intended to explore the experiences of ethnic minority workers within the health and social care sectors during the pandemic across various regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in qualitative research, particularly those with a focus on social research services and equal opportunities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, given their suitability for this project. Firms with experience in conducting ethnographic research or working with marginalised communities may find this tender aligns well with their capabilities, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to the ongoing inquiry by the EHRC.

## Notice

We are looking for a suitably qualified contractor(s) who has the capacity, knowledge and expertise to carry out high-quality qualitative research to support an ongoing EHRC inquiry into the treatment of ethnic minority workers in lower paid roles (which may also be insecure or precarious), in the health and social care sectors during the Coronavirus pandemic.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3efe9e1-3543-483b-9b51-3f523f69da06 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2021 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,966 |
| 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 | EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M4 3AQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2021 at 10:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3efe9e1-3543-483b-9b51-3f523f69da06
- 2 Feb 2021 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dd890c5-01b3-47a9-a57b-b9b17ae950a5
- 5 Nov 2020 at 14:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d82aef80-1f43-41db-a6a3-40a0096ac8bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3efe9e1-3543-483b-9b51-3f523f69da06
  1st April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dd890c5-01b3-47a9-a57b-b9b17ae950a5
  2nd February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d82aef80-1f43-41db-a6a3-40a0096ac8bc
  5th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b9c0af3e-871e-eb11-8105-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.equalityhumanrights.com

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