--- title: "CR20078 - Analysis of ethnicity pay gaps in the public sector" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d80c5e8c-dfa7-426f-84da-e1a6dd617a17" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d80c5e8c-dfa7-426f-84da-e1a6dd617a17" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d80c5e8c-dfa7-426f-84da-e1a6dd617a17.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d80c5e8c-dfa7-426f-84da-e1a6dd617a17.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2020-12-09" --- # CR20078 - Analysis of ethnicity pay gaps in the public sector Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d80c5e8c-dfa7-426f-84da-e1a6dd617a17 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d80c5e8c-dfa7-426f-84da-e1a6dd617a17) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d80c5e8c-dfa7-426f-84da-e1a6dd617a17.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focuses on the analysis of ethnicity pay gaps in the public sector under the tender title "CR20078". This project falls within the research and development consultancy services category and is located in the South West of England. The tender period concluded on 27th August 2020, with the contract period running from 11th September 2020 to 30th June 2021. The value of the contract is £40,000, and the procurement was conducted using an open procedure, adhering to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in statistical analysis, consultancy, and economic research, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver innovative solutions. As the project seeks to address a critical area of public sector equality, suppliers with expertise in pay equity, data analysis, and research methodologies would be well-positioned to bid for this contract. Engaging in such projects not only assists businesses in expanding their portfolio but also contributes to a socially significant initiative aimed at improving workplace fairness. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 27th August 2020 - 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Description of Requirement There is extensive scholarship on the gender pay gap in the UK, some of which has been commissioned by the OME to investigate the gender pay gap specifically in the public sector. Ethnicity pay gaps have not received the same attention from policy makers and the question of whether pay structures or systems impact ethnicity pay gaps has not been explored by OME. This project will analyse ethnicity pay gaps in the public sector and, where possible, review body remit groups. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. 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The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice;and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c48878cb-af95-4292-8a48-808e7a92d2d4 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Sep 2020 | | Contract period | 20 Sep 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £38,100 | | 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SWANSEA UNIVERSITY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics ## Release History - 9 Dec 2020 at 16:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c48878cb-af95-4292-8a48-808e7a92d2d4 - 22 Oct 2020 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c48878cb-af95-4292-8a48-808e7a92d2d4 - 11 Aug 2020 at 06:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a730a82-38d2-4bd3-af83-936815f22405 - 10 Aug 2020 at 11:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a730a82-38d2-4bd3-af83-936815f22405 - 24 Jul 2020 at 12:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a730a82-38d2-4bd3-af83-936815f22405 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c48878cb-af95-4292-8a48-808e7a92d2d4 9th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a730a82-38d2-4bd3-af83-936815f22405 11th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/752e104d-16d6-4589-af1b-eee6ead53eea ITQ CR20078 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/85a4ac63-0db1-410f-a6f3-333df9a5066c ITQ Questions CR20078 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1a4a874f-09d2-452d-84bd-18e355e8e3b6 AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/126c9e24-bf6f-463e-80e4-e004672d09d1 S1 Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/317373b1-62f8-4922-b424-18ef9eb3c5c4 ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx - https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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