Published date: 8 December 2017

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 19 December 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development consultancy services - 73200000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£200,000 to £300,000

Procurement reference

DFERPPU 2017/085

Published date

8 December 2017

Closing date

19 December 2017

Contract start date

2 February 2018

Contract end date

31 October 2019

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Government Equalities Office (GEO) is launching a fund to increase opportunities for those seeking to return to work following a period caring for children, relatives or others ("returners"). Twelve to eighteen projects will be commissioned over the twelve month period from March 2018, with grant recipients working with private sector employers and training providers to support returners back into paid employment. All projects will have concluded by the start of April 2019. GEO are seeking expressions of interest for a single Supplier to evaluate these projects.

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Additional text

DEADLINE FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - 5PM ON FRIDAY 19TH DECEMBER 2017

About the buyer

Contact name

Lauren Probert

Address

Sanctuary Buildings
London
SW1P 3BT
England

Email

lauren.probert@education.gov.uk