--- title: "RCUK - Unconscious Bias Training" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-91ed8df5-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-91ed8df5-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-91ed8df5-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-91ed8df5-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-03-21" --- # RCUK - Unconscious Bias Training Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91ed8df5-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-91ed8df5-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-91ed8df5-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "RCUK - Unconscious Bias Training" is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Ltd for Research Councils UK. This contract, valued at £250,000, falls under the education and training services category and is set to take place in the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the contract period running from 15 September 2015 to 14 September 2018. The procurement stage is currently complete, with the tender period having ended on 1 September 2015. All submissions were required to be submitted via the Emptoris platform. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and organisational development, particularly those focusing on unconscious bias and diversity in the workplace. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as innovative and tailored training solutions could appeal to the contracting authority's objectives. Companies with expertise in facilitating workshops or training sessions aimed at promoting bias-free decision making within organisations should consider exploring this opportunity further to enhance their business prospects. ## Notice UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the Contracting Authority is putting in place a contract for Research Councils UK. The requirement entails training of Staff in the area of Unconscious Bias. The majority of RCUK investment is judged by peer review but there are other key decision making areas where bias might occur for example in recruitment & selection, individual promotion interviews etc. The Research Councils UK (RCUK) are thus aiming to create a culture of bias-free decision making through raising the awareness of Unconscious Bias. Additional information: Please Note: This requirement is also being published as an OJEU. All submissions for this requirement must be submitted via Emptoris. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0eb4056-c75c-467f-9600-924873cd465d | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Sep 2015 | | Contract period | 14 Sep 2015 - 14 Sep 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £250,000 | | 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | SN1 2FF | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PEARN KANDOLA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 21 Mar 2018 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0eb4056-c75c-467f-9600-924873cd465d - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4121ca2a-797e-48e1-9459-43f1a0ff4246 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0eb4056-c75c-467f-9600-924873cd465d 21st March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4121ca2a-797e-48e1-9459-43f1a0ff4246 14th July 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1ecebd1-c8c9-4f6b-a5d7-299040547de9 Unconscious Bias Summary - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ffbaaf10-4863-4229-bf54-67de43126ca2 Bidder Logging on to Emptoris - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9335d7c0-b3ff-4a74-81af-7d6a554145e2 Unconscious Bias - Request for Proposal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/103966c5-5af4-4937-b22d-0c690c3b1d5f Bidder Training - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a1d9d36d-c6fe-4235-82e2-68b71ce5f878 Unconscious Bias Summary - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca8a2632-5cab-4a3c-af26-ff9ba329da9a Bidder Logging on to Emptoris - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bc27673c-e139-40a4-93ed-8328b106639b Unconscious Bias - Request for Proposal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1a94cd87-fc08-4934-b74f-74cc05f01a89 Bidder Training ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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