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title: "Equalities audit"
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# Equalities audit

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd840be8-c637-4e3d-b7f8-6b81af285c92

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Merseytravel, titled "Equalities audit," is classified under the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services. This contract, valued at £26,019.60, is aimed at consultants with experience in public sector culture change in relation to equality, diversity, and inclusion, particularly within the Liverpool City Region. The tender period concluded on 18th September 2020, and the awarded contract is set to commence on 12th October 2020 and continue until 5th April 2021.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in equality, diversity, and inclusion consultancy services, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms with a proven track record in facilitating public sector culture change and those familiar with the specific challenges in the Liverpool area would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance their visibility and establish stronger partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

The Combined Authority is keen to commission consultants with a proven track record of supporting public sector culture change in relation to EDI, with tenders from those who can demonstrate knowledge and experience of working in the context of the Liverpool City Region being particularly welcome.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9245c600-d02b-40c6-88c8-f8233723c9cd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2020 - 5 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,019 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,019 |
| 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 | MERSEYTRAVEL |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOUSING DIVERSITY NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2020 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9245c600-d02b-40c6-88c8-f8233723c9cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9245c600-d02b-40c6-88c8-f8233723c9cd
  6th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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