--- title: "Research into the representation of equality groups in elected office" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000519345" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000519345" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000519345.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000519345.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION" published: "2020-05-12" --- # Research into the representation of equality groups in elected office Buyer: EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000519345 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000519345) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000519345.json) ## Summary The Equality and Human Rights Commission in Manchester is conducting a tender titled "Research into the representation of equality groups in elected office." This procurement falls under the services category and is currently in the active stage. Potential contractors must submit their bids by 5th December 2017, with a total budget amounting to £60,000. The commission aims to gather comprehensive analyses and evidence regarding the diversity in political candidacy and office representation, focusing on promoting equality and understanding barriers to participation in line with the Equality Act 2010. This tender presents significant business opportunities for research firms specialising in political representation, equality studies, or data analysis. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in conducting comprehensive social research and those capable of collaborating in consortia will be ideally positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, firms experienced in exploring international best practices in electoral inclusivity and evidence-based recommendations for enhancing diversity within political offices will find themselves at a competitive advantage in this procurement process. ## Notice We want to have a clearer understanding of the existing evidence base and gaps in relation to the diversity of candidates and elected politicians. We have three research opportunities and potential contractors can apply for one, two or all three lots. Potential contractors can apply individually or as part of a consortium bid. The research reports will provide the Commission with: - Comprehensive an analysis of existing data on the diversity of national and local politicians in Britain - Evidence of action taken in other countries to create conditions to improve the representation of underrepresented groups in elected office and how successful these have been and, - Evidence of barriers to political participation that are linked to political party structures, processes and the support provided and are linked to the protected characteristics in the Equality Act 2010. ### Lot Information International research International examples of measures to create conditions for greater diversity in elected office Scotland research Experiences of standing for selection and election in Scotland UK research Experiences of standing for selection and election in Scotland ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386479 | | 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 | 12 May 2020 | | Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 May 2020 | | Contract period | 15 Dec 2017 - 30 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | Lots value | £60,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Unsuccessful | | Lots status | Active, 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 - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 63726800 - Research vessel services - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 12 May 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386479 - 16 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301266 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301266 Research into the representation of equality groups in elected office - We want to have a clearer understanding of the existing evidence base and gaps in relation to the diversity of candidates and elected politicians. We have three research opportunities and potential contractors can apply for one, two or all three lots. Potential contractors can apply individually or as part of a consortium bid. The research reports will provide the Commission with: - Comprehensive an analysis of existing data on the diversity of national and local politicians in Britain - Evidence of action taken in other countries to create conditions to improve the representation of underrepresented groups in elected office and how successful these have been and, - Evidence of barriers to political participation that are linked to political party structures, processes and the support provided and are linked to the protected characteristics in the Equality Act 2010. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386479 Research into the representation of equality groups in elected office - We want to have a clearer understanding of the existing evidence base and gaps in relation to the diversity of candidates and elected politicians. We have three research opportunities and potential contractors can apply for one, two or all three lots. Potential contractors can apply individually or as part of a consortium bid. The research reports will provide the Commission with: - Comprehensive an analysis of existing data on the diversity of national and local politicians in Britain - Evidence of action taken in other countries to create conditions to improve the representation of underrepresented groups in elected office and how successful these have been and, - Evidence of barriers to political participation that are linked to political party structures, processes and the support provided and are linked to the protected characteristics in the Equality Act 2010. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://https://procurement.equalityhumanrights.com/procontract/ehrc/supplier.nsf/frm_home?ReadForm - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000519345 - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d6bfc17d-7dc8-e711-80e6-005056b64545&p=c71c7101-720a-e711-80dd-005056b64545 - https://procurement.equalityhumanrights.com/procontract/ehrc/supplier.nsf/frm_home?ReadForm ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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