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title: "Equalities & Cultural Diversity Support Service"
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# Equalities & Cultural Diversity Support Service

Buyer: BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5cf5f05-e5a4-4149-9016-3369bbc6d4e2

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## Summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking a provider to deliver an Equalities & Cultural Diversity Support Service aimed at enhancing early interventions to reduce hate-based bullying and support victims of hate crime. The service will help professionals in school settings and children's social care understand the experiences and risks faced by vulnerable young people. The contract, valued at £178,542, will run for five years starting on 1st April 2025, with the possibility of a 24-month extension. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender process is currently at the award stage. The service will be based in England, United Kingdom, within the broad category of education and training services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in education and social services to contribute positively to community welfare while growing their business. By participating, businesses can extend their expertise in addressing hate crime and bullying among young people, fostering safer and more inclusive environments in educational settings. Suitable candidates include organisations with experience in social care, diversity training, and youth support services, possessing the capacity to deliver comprehensive support at a regional level.

## Notice

The aims of the service is to enhance early interventions to reduce the incidence of hate based bullying and provide support to children and young people who are victims of hate crime. The intention is to enable professionals in school settings and children's social care to have a better understanding of the experiences and contextual risks to vulnerable young people, including those with protective characteristics. The contract is expected to run from 1st April 2025 date for 5 years, with the potential for an additional up to 24 months' extension, and the expected contract value is PS178,542.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15700454-17eb-442d-ae86-0f600cd15871 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £178,542 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £178,045 |
| 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 | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | KEYNSHAM |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS31 1FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Keynsham North |
| Westminster constituency | North East Somerset and Hanham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STAND AGAINST RACISM & INEQUALITY (SARI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2025 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15700454-17eb-442d-ae86-0f600cd15871
- 3 Oct 2024 at 17:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3984e09-e6ee-40c3-9ec2-71f8c31b7b4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15700454-17eb-442d-ae86-0f600cd15871
  11th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3984e09-e6ee-40c3-9ec2-71f8c31b7b4c
  3rd October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=37e08005-a981-ef11-8130-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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