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title: "Literature review - What motivates employers to offer family friendly policies?"
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# Literature review - What motivates employers to offer family friendly policies?

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7d47823-2117-4144-ac92-af55f3152a38

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking expressions of interest for a contract titled "Literature review - What motivates employers to offer family friendly policies?" This project, part of a broader initiative addressing gender equality in the workplace, is classified under research and development consultancy services (CPV Code: 73200000). Interested parties should submit their expressions of interest by 5pm on 23rd May 2018, as the tender period is expected to close the next day. The contract, valued at £20,000, is set to commence on 22nd June 2018 and conclude on 31st March 2019, covering delivery across the UK and beyond.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in research and consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in gender equality and family-friendly workplace policies will be particularly well-suited for this contract, allowing them to expand their portfolios and contribute meaningful insights to government initiatives. Engaging in this tender can enhance visibility and credibility within the public sector, fostering growth and further collaboration in related projects.

## Notice

The Government Equalities Office (GEO) is seeking contractors (or a single contractor) to deliver three pieces of research relating to gender equality in the workplace. This EOI relates to one of those projects: a literature review of evidence on the motivations of employers in offering family friendly policies. Additional information: Deadline for EOIs is 5pm on 23rd May 2018 Maximum number of words - 1500

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12158f99-4ce3-495d-a70b-610183648081 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 15 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 May 2018 at 06:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12158f99-4ce3-495d-a70b-610183648081
- 11 May 2018 at 07:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12158f99-4ce3-495d-a70b-610183648081
- 10 May 2018 at 14:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12158f99-4ce3-495d-a70b-610183648081

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12158f99-4ce3-495d-a70b-610183648081
  15th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d2742b2-2a99-4e9e-9224-d6431e32a5bc
  EOI Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c4449277-6715-4ebe-817a-54df451634b0
  Expression of Interest (EOI)

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