---
title: "Assessing the effectiveness of the Public Sector Equality Duty specific duties in Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000504778"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION"
published: "2020-05-11"
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# Assessing the effectiveness of the Public Sector Equality Duty specific duties in Scotland

Buyer: EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000504778

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## Summary

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is seeking proposals for the project titled "Assessing the effectiveness of the Public Sector Equality Duty specific duties in Scotland." This procurement falls under the services category and is located in Manchester, UK. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, currently at the award stage, with a recent update indicating that the most recent tender was unsuccessful. The tender closed on 16 August 2017, and interested parties could access more information via specific provided links.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in equality assessment, regulatory activities, and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in evaluating public sector compliance with equality duties, particularly those experienced in data analysis related to employee information and pay gaps, may find this tender particularly relevant. By engaging with this project, businesses can enhance their credibility and expand their networks within the public sector, driving growth and future collaborations.

## Notice

The PSED consists of the general equality duty, supported by specific duties which are imposed by secondary legislation and which came into force in May 2012. This project will assess the extent to which three different elements of the specific duties in Scotland - outcomes, employee information and pay gaps - are delivering change, both within public authorities and for service users. The opportunity can be accessed by navigating to the following links: https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=c71c7101-720a-e711-80dd-005056b64545&v=1 https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d9d0f3bc-9668-e711-80e3-005056b64545&p=c71c7101-720a-e711-80dd-005056b64545

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The PSED consists of the general equality duty, supported by specific duties which are imposed by secondary legislation and which came into force in May 2012. This project will assess the extent to which three different elements of the specific duties in Scotland - outcomes, employee information and pay gaps - are delivering change, both within public authorities and for service users. The opportunity can be accessed by navigating to the following links: https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=c71c7101-720a-e711-80dd-005056b64545&v=1 https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d9d0f3bc-9668-e711-80e3-005056b64545&p=c71c7101-720a-e711-80dd-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386419 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2017 - 23 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,500 |
| Lots value | £50,500 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Unsuccessful |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M4 3AQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 11 May 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386419
- 8 May 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386338
- 18 Jul 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL289788

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL289788
  Assessing the effectiveness of the Public Sector Equality Duty specific duties in Scotland - The PSED consists of the general equality duty, supported by specific duties which are imposed by secondary legislation and which came into force in May 2012. This project will assess the extent to which three different elements of the specific duties in Scotland - outcomes, employee information and pay gaps - are delivering change, both within public authorities and for service users. The opportunity can be accessed by navigating to the following links: https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=c71c7101-720a-e711-80dd-005056b64545&v=1 https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d9d0f3bc-9668-e711-80e3-005056b64545&p=c71c7101-720a-e711-80dd-005056b64545
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386338
  Assessing the effectiveness of the Public Sector Equality Duty specific duties in Scotland - The PSED consists of the general equality duty, supported by specific duties which are imposed by secondary legislation and which came into force in May 2012. This project will assess the extent to which three different elements of the specific duties in Scotland - outcomes, employee information and pay gaps - are delivering change, both within public authorities and for service users. The opportunity can be accessed by navigating to the following links: https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=c71c7101-720a-e711-80dd-005056b64545&v=1 https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d9d0f3bc-9668-e711-80e3-005056b64545&p=c71c7101-720a-e711-80dd-005056b64545
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386419
  Assessing the effectiveness of the Public Sector Equality Duty specific duties in Scotland - The PSED consists of the general equality duty, supported by specific duties which are imposed by secondary legislation and which came into force in May 2012. This project will assess the extent to which three different elements of the specific duties in Scotland - outcomes, employee information and pay gaps - are delivering change, both within public authorities and for service users. The opportunity can be accessed by navigating to the following links: https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=c71c7101-720a-e711-80dd-005056b64545&v=1 https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d9d0f3bc-9668-e711-80e3-005056b64545&p=c71c7101-720a-e711-80dd-005056b64545

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://https://procurement.equalityhumanrights.com/procontract/ehrc/supplier.nsf/frm_home?ReadForm
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000504778
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5c7ea3ec-996b-e711-80e3-005056b64545&p=c71c7101-720a-e711-80dd-005056b64545
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=93d0c617-e55c-e711-80e3-005056b64545&p=c71c7101-720a-e711-80dd-005056b64545
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d9d0f3bc-9668-e711-80e3-005056b64545&p=c71c7101-720a-e711-80dd-005056b64545
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=c71c7101-720a-e711-80dd-005056b64545&v=1
- https://procurement.equalityhumanrights.com/procontract/ehrc/supplier.nsf/frm_home?ReadForm

## Provenance

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