--- title: "Development of Fairness Plan for Central Bedfordshire" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030ad3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-030ad3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030ad3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030ad3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2022-01-13" --- # Development of Fairness Plan for Central Bedfordshire Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030ad3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-030ad3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030ad3.json) ## Summary The Central Bedfordshire Council is initiating the procurement process for the "Development of Fairness Plan for Central Bedfordshire". This project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research services, with key activities aimed at supporting the recently established Executive Fairness Task Force over a six-month period. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with the publication scheduled for the week ending 4th February 2022. A Market Engagement Event is set for 10:00 on 31st January 2022 at the Council's offices in Shefford, allowing potential bidders to discuss the project and ask questions. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research consultancy, social research, and economic research services to engage with a local authority looking to enhance community outcomes. Companies that can provide expert advice and innovative solutions to address local challenges will be well-placed to compete for this contract. Attendees of the Market Engagement Event will gain crucial insights into the Council’s requirements and expectations, which can further inform their proposals. ## Notice The Council seeks to secure the services of expert external advice to support the Council's recently established Executive Fairness Task Force through a (circa) 6 month process including: - 'Getting Out and Experiencing' the challenges faced by our residents.- Considering, assessing, developing, and prioritising ideas and interventions to improve outcomes for our residents.- Preparing a report that shares this learning and a proposed prioritised fairness plan for the Executive to consider. We plan to publish this tender week ending 4th February 2022. Ahead of this, we are holding a Market Engagement Event at 10:00 on 31/01/2022 at our offices in Shefford or via Microsoft Teams (to be confirmed by 27/01/2022). This will provide bidders with an opportunity to hear more about our plans and timescales and ask any questions they may have.If you wish to attend please email procurement@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk with names and number of attendees. Confirmation will be sent to you. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Council seeks to secure the services of expert external advice to support the Council's recently established Executive Fairness Task Force through a (circa) 6 month process including: - 'Getting Out and Experiencing' the challenges faced by our residents.- Considering, assessing, developing, and prioritising ideas and interventions to improve outcomes for our residents.- Preparing a report that shares this learning and a proposed prioritised fairness plan for the Executive to consider. We plan to publish this tender week ending 4th February 2022. Ahead of this, we are holding a Market Engagement Event at 10:00 on 31/01/2022 at our offices in Shefford or via Microsoft Teams (to be confirmed by 27/01/2022). This will provide bidders with an opportunity to hear more about our plans and timescales and ask any questions they may have.If you wish to attend please email procurement@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk with names and number of attendees. Confirmation will be sent to you. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001083-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Jan 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | CHICKSANDS | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG17 5TQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Shefford | | Westminster constituency | Hitchin | | Delivery location | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 79310000 - Market research services - 79311400 - Economic research services - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 13 Jan 2022 at 17:15 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001083-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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