--- title: "Equalities Services within Warwickshire" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ecbd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ecbd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ecbd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ecbd.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-10-18" --- # Equalities Services within Warwickshire Buyer: WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ecbd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ecbd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ecbd.json) ## Summary Warwickshire County Council is currently conducting a tender process titled "Equalities Services within Warwickshire," aimed at providing independent advice and support services related to equal opportunities. This procurement falls under the industry category of equal opportunities consultancy services and is located within the county boundaries of Warwickshire. The tender is at the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 1st December 2021. The total contract value is £676,875, and the procurement method being employed is an open procedure. Interested providers are required to register on the CSW-JETS e-tendering platform to access tender documents and communicate regarding the procurement process. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in equalities training, community engagement, and support services for discrimination and hate crime cases. Businesses equipped to develop and deliver training for various community and public sector organisations, as well as those with experience in facilitating community cohesion initiatives, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given that the contract term is initially for three years, with the potential for extension, successful bidders could establish long-term relationships within the public sector in Warwickshire, enhancing their business growth and presence in the region. ## Notice Warwickshire County Council (the Council) is seeking to commission a single or multiple provider(s) to deliver a range of free, confidential, independent advice and support services covering each of the protected characteristics as set out in the Equality Act 2010. The service will deliver fully accessible advice and support around victimisation, discrimination, harassment and hate cases, and refer to specialist support organisations where appropriate. The service will develop and deliver a range of equalities related training to community groups, faith groups, businesses, schools and public sector organisations. The service will seek to improve community cohesion across Warwickshire via a range of engagement channels with community organisations and public sector organisations, ensuring different groups sitting under each of the protected characteristics feel their voices are heard and they have influence in local decision making. The service will be divided into the following three lots: * Lot 1 Discrimination and Hate Crime Support * Lot 2 Provision of Equalities Training and Guidance * Lot 3 Engagement and Community Cohesion Where more than one supplier is successful in securing contracts for the delivery of the above lots, suppliers will work in partnership to deliver the service outcomes. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Discrimination and Hate Crime Support Warwickshire County Council (the Council) is seeking to commission a single provider to deliver Discrimination and Hate Crime Support services. The procurement will be an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding. Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months Lot 2 Provision of Equalities Training and Guidance Warwickshire County Council (the Council) is seeking to commission a single provider to deliver Provision of Equalities Training and Guidance. The procurement will be an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding. Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months Lot 3 Engagement and Community Cohesion Warwickshire County Council (the Council) is seeking to commission a single provider to deliver Engagement and Community Cohesion services. The procurement will be an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding. Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025936-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £676,875 | | Lots value | £676,875 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WARWICK | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV34 4RL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC | | Local authority | Warwick | | Electoral ward | Warwick Saltisford | | Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington | | Delivery location | TLG13 Warwickshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85322000 - Community action programme - 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Oct 2021 at 10:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025936-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://www.csw-jets.co.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/102/contents/made - https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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