--- title: "Race Equality Hub - Third Sector Diversity Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d4dbe846-3fd4-4d81-aba5-e1b866a45441" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d4dbe846-3fd4-4d81-aba5-e1b866a45441" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d4dbe846-3fd4-4d81-aba5-e1b866a45441.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d4dbe846-3fd4-4d81-aba5-e1b866a45441.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2025-02-20" --- # Race Equality Hub - Third Sector Diversity Project Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4dbe846-3fd4-4d81-aba5-e1b866a45441 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d4dbe846-3fd4-4d81-aba5-e1b866a45441) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d4dbe846-3fd4-4d81-aba5-e1b866a45441.json) ## Summary The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has initiated a tender for the "Race Equality Hub - Third Sector Diversity Project" to support Third Sector Organisations in the Liverpool City Region in promoting race equality and anti-racist practices. This open procedure below the threshold is part of a broader REH programme with a focus on employability, leadership, and organisational development. The tender, classified under "Other community, social and personal services" and "Business and management consultancy and related services," is currently active. Key dates include the tender closing on 13th March 2025, with the contract period running from 20th April 2025 to 20th April 2026 in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The project has an allocated budget of GBP 45,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the consultancy, community services, and organisational development sectors, particularly those with a focus on diversity and anti-racist initiatives. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and voluntary sector organisations with the capability to develop and deliver programmes that improve race equality in the Third Sector. Competing for this contract can enhance the participating businesses' portfolios, increase their market visibility, and establish footholds within the public sector by aligning with government priorities on inclusivity and diversity. ## Notice This commission seeks to develop and deliver a programme of appropriate support for Third Sector Organisations operating in the Liverpool City Region to enable them to evidence their commitment to race equality and anti-racist practice. The programme will be developed and delivered in partnership with VS6. The commission is linked to all aspects of the REH programme and seeks an exploration and development activity to improve race equality and develop anti-racist practice across all of its strands, with a particular focus on employability, leadership and business/organisational development, as it relates to the Voluntary, Community and Faith sector across the LCR. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8c2ae78-9a45-4d08-887a-dbb29938d013 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £45,000 | | 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 | LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 1BP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | Waterfront South | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 20 Feb 2025 at 07:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8c2ae78-9a45-4d08-887a-dbb29938d013 - 20 Feb 2025 at 07:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b07e9b33-bde5-43cd-9aaf-0563dc856635 - 20 Feb 2025 at 07:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb11d25f-513d-4db3-92fb-3f51747297c2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8c2ae78-9a45-4d08-887a-dbb29938d013 20th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b07e9b33-bde5-43cd-9aaf-0563dc856635 20th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb11d25f-513d-4db3-92fb-3f51747297c2 20th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a39df4cf-9eee-ef11-8134-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21 Link to tender project ## Notice URLs - https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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