---
title: "National Equality Standard Re-accreditation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bb79"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES"
published: "2026-06-23"
---

# National Equality Standard Re-accreditation

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bb79

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales has completed a procurement process under the title "National Equality Standard Re-accreditation" to maintain accreditation for South Wales Police. This contract pertains to business and management consultancy services and involves direct procurement without competition. The contract was signed on 28th April 2026 and is scheduled to run from 1st May to 31st July 2026. The services include expert interviews, document reviews, leadership and employee interviews, a culture assessment survey, and a final report, aimed at sustaining the National Equality Standard. The process is categorised under the sub-central government public authority and includes multiple regions in the United Kingdom such as UKL14, UKL15, UKL17, UKL18, and UKL22, with an overall contract value of £84,000.

This tender presents growth opportunities for large corporations specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with a focus on equality and diversity assessments. Businesses capable of providing cohesive and comprehensive consultancy on organisational best practices in equality can significantly contribute to this initiative. Given the scope encompasses expert interviews and comprehensive assessments, consultancies with a proven track record in management consultancy and diversity assessments would thrive in this contract, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their influence in sub-central government projects in the UK.

## Notice

Services to allow South Wales Police to retain the National Equality Standard accreditation. The work will be completed over 3 months and will include. Subject Matter Expert Interviews Document Review Leadership and Employee Interviews Culture Assessment Survey Produce Final Report

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059136-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES |
| Locality | BRIDGEND |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF31 3SU |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Bridgend |
| Electoral ward | Brackla East and Coychurch Lower |
| Westminster constituency | Bridgend |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 15:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059136-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059136-2026
  23rd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ey.com/en_uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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