--- title: "Diversity and Inclusion in MCA Recruitment - A Review and Development of a Strategic Implementation Plan" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ad030bdd-7644-4c90-aab1-b00fadf0e448" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ad030bdd-7644-4c90-aab1-b00fadf0e448" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad030bdd-7644-4c90-aab1-b00fadf0e448.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad030bdd-7644-4c90-aab1-b00fadf0e448.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY" published: "2020-06-26" --- # Diversity and Inclusion in MCA Recruitment - A Review and Development of a Strategic Implementation Plan Buyer: MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad030bdd-7644-4c90-aab1-b00fadf0e448 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ad030bdd-7644-4c90-aab1-b00fadf0e448) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad030bdd-7644-4c90-aab1-b00fadf0e448.json) ## Summary The Maritime & Coastguard Agency is currently undertaking a procurement process inviting tenders for "Diversity and Inclusion in MCA Recruitment - A Review and Development of a Strategic Implementation Plan." This project aims to enhance the agency's recruitment practices to attract and nurture diverse talent, ensuring representation of local working populations. The procurement falls under the services category with a total value of £25,000. The tender is in the active stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 30th June 2020, and the contract period running from 1st July to 30th November 2020, located in Southampton, England. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on consulting and recruitment services, particularly those that prioritise diversity and inclusion in their operational framework. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to compete, leveraging their agility and innovative approaches to recruitment strategies that align with the objectives of the Maritime & Coastguard Agency. Firms with expertise in creating inclusive hiring processes and development strategies are encouraged to participate. ## Notice The purpose of the contract is to gain an understanding of how we can better reflect local working populations and attract, recognise and nurture diverse talent. We are also keen to ensure that our recruitment processes are not putting unintended barriers in place which may have an adverse effect on diversity and inclusion. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eb91608-f702-4caa-9a4c-5a99236a876e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Nov 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | 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 | MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO15 1EG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton | | Local authority | Southampton | | Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon | | Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 26 Jun 2020 at 10:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eb91608-f702-4caa-9a4c-5a99236a876e - 21 Jun 2020 at 19:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eb91608-f702-4caa-9a4c-5a99236a876e - 10 Jun 2020 at 15:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eb91608-f702-4caa-9a4c-5a99236a876e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eb91608-f702-4caa-9a4c-5a99236a876e 26th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/86bdd383-1480-4783-8bc7-a9512a101b06 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9a56d91a-daf7-4685-abd5-a4b126964965 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/beed6c0b-5162-4adb-971b-d8db35298b70 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1fb90704-2521-4ff6-8f9a-c5f778c8671f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e223893-ce36-4a1a-9a6c-38c63019a841 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/594271cc-0f37-41b1-b784-7dd9172e7c0f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bdfef5b3-aa46-4511-aa57-1af0365bee13 Q & A 01 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ce12f8b6-cc2f-48e2-815a-22e5c4d75fcb Q & A - 02 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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