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title: "Engagement, Representation and Equalities Challenge Service"
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# Engagement, Representation and Equalities Challenge Service

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1b72654-729b-48fe-ab09-7b59e9ee7095

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking to engage a service provider for the "Engagement, Representation and Equalities Challenge Service." This tender, which falls under the category of equal opportunities consultancy services, is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 16th November 2017. The initial contract period will last for three years, commencing on 1st April 2018, with a potential extension of up to an additional 24 months. The total contract value is projected to be around £150,000, based on an annual budget of £30,000.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in consultancy and equality services. Businesses capable of supporting local councils in community engagement and policy assessment will find this tender to be an excellent growth opportunity. By participating in this process, firms can contribute to shaping services that address the needs of diverse communities while potentially securing a long-term contract that could enhance their visibility and capacity within the public sector.

## Notice

Quotations were invited for the provision of an Engagement, Representation and Equalities Challenge Service to support Leicestershire County Council (the Council) in engaging a range of communities of interest in service/policy planning and assessing the equalities impacts and opportunities of proposed service/policy changes. The initial contract period will be 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further period(s) totalling 24 months. The annual budget for provision of this service is PS30,000 per annum. Therefore, the total contract value over 3 years is expected to be approximately PS90,000, and including the maximum optional extension of a further 24 months, would be approximately PS150,000. The proposed Service is based on current and known funding allocations. These could alter through the life of the Contract in light of changes in future local and central government funding, but it is the intention of the Council that the contract budget will remain fixed for the initial 3 year fixed period of the Contract. Funding for possible extension(s) will be subject to review by the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6151ee45-11ea-4b33-ae09-f8d679cdb154 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGE UK LEICESTER SHIRE & RUTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2017 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6151ee45-11ea-4b33-ae09-f8d679cdb154

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6151ee45-11ea-4b33-ae09-f8d679cdb154
  16th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b5157516-9da7-e711-80e6-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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