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title: "CPQ1405-16 Equality Reference Group"
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# CPQ1405-16 Equality Reference Group

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-923c8d2e-b1f3-4044-bee9-39a5d1b6f071

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CPQ1405-16 Equality Reference Group" is led by Devon County Council, based in Exeter, England. This opportunity falls within the "Other community, social and personal services" industry category, with a total contract value of £89,250. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which facilitates broad participation. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2017 and will run until 31st March 2020. The tender's closure date was 16th February 2017, indicating a completed procurement stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in social services and community engagement. Organisations that have experience working with diverse groups, particularly those focusing on the representation of individuals with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, will find this procurement appealing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are especially well-suited to compete, given the inclusive nature of this initiative aimed at addressing discrimination and promoting equality within the community.

## Notice

institutional processes that lead to discrimination. The Group involves representatives from organisations working in the voluntary and community sector who consult with and inform their respective members/networks with Protected Characteristics (as defined in the Equality Act 2010). The Protected Characteristics represented at ERG are: * Age - older people and younger people * Disability * Ethnicity/race * Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (LGB&TI) * Sex/gender * Religion and belief This opportunity is for bidders to apply for the Protected Characteristics they wish to represent. Additional information: The documents relating to this is available from www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11b0d6c9-0faa-48eb-a747-a1ccac1bccd3 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2017 - 30 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £89,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,250 |
| 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 | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | AGE UK DEVON; DEVON FAITH & BELIEF; FAWCETT; INTERCOM TRUST; LIVING OPTIONS; PLYMOUTH & DEVON RACIAL EQUALITY COUNCIL; YOUNG DEVON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 3 May 2017 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11b0d6c9-0faa-48eb-a747-a1ccac1bccd3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11b0d6c9-0faa-48eb-a747-a1ccac1bccd3
  3rd May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.devon.gov.uk

## Provenance

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