--- title: "International Best Practice Guide to Equality on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e4dfe29e-3e7e-4404-88ab-e3a329840bf5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e4dfe29e-3e7e-4404-88ab-e3a329840bf5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4dfe29e-3e7e-4404-88ab-e3a329840bf5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4dfe29e-3e7e-4404-88ab-e3a329840bf5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2018-02-16" --- # International Best Practice Guide to Equality on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4dfe29e-3e7e-4404-88ab-e3a329840bf5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e4dfe29e-3e7e-4404-88ab-e3a329840bf5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4dfe29e-3e7e-4404-88ab-e3a329840bf5.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is currently conducting a tender for the "International Best Practice Guide to Equality on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity," classified under the Education and Training Services industry. This open procedure, which allows for participation from a wide range of suppliers, is set to conclude on 2nd March 2018. The contract is expected to run from 16th March 2018 to 16th April 2018, with the project addressing critical issues surrounding discrimination and equality within Commonwealth member states. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have expertise in human rights, equality advocacy, or gender studies. Firms well-versed in developing educational resources or public policy frameworks will be especially suited to compete, as the project aims to leverage best practices to foster inclusive policies across the Commonwealth, creating a vital platform for enhancing business growth in this niche sector. ## Notice See 'Attachments' for full description. The Government Equalities Office are seeking the development of a guide which aims to share international best practice on equality with regard to protecting against discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and sex characteristics. Although 36 out of 52 Commonwealth member states criminalise homosexuality, there has been progress in some parts of the Commonwealth, such as Nauru, Seychelles and Mozambique decriminalising same sex acts in the last couple of years. But positive achievements go beyond decriminalisation of same sex acts and a number of countries have laws protecting against discrimination in employment, allow organisations working on these issues to register, and/or have other inclusive policies. Celebrating and sharing these positive steps is vital in order to ensure this progress continues. The upcoming Commonwealth Summit presents an opportunity to engage with Commonwealth member states and continue the UK's special responsibility to advance equality across the Commonwealth for people with minority sexual orientations and gender identities. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a436861-bd30-48b6-a9cd-dfada1608230 | | 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 | 16 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Mar 2018 - 16 Apr 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 16 Feb 2018 at 11:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a436861-bd30-48b6-a9cd-dfada1608230 - 13 Feb 2018 at 17:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a436861-bd30-48b6-a9cd-dfada1608230 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a436861-bd30-48b6-a9cd-dfada1608230 16th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/25afaf82-9336-4a4c-95cc-6d15519709ff Description and additional information - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ce91a988-70df-4044-a8bb-f308e1dc7838 Invitation to tender letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/35b15ab8-d9b6-4b60-809e-196c95033973 Invitation to tender letter ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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