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Response Deadline01/19/2027, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for EDI Planning and Consulting focuses on the development and implementation of inclusive recruitment strategies and university activities for prime contractors involved in EPSRC research projects. The selected provider will be responsible for creating a comprehensive Equality, Diversity and Inclusion plan by utilizing HR management frameworks and specialized EDI auditing tools to ensure all activities align with UKRI equality and diversity mandates. The project is managed under the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council within UK Research and Innovation. Interested parties must submit their responses by January 19, 2027, to deliver a formal EDI plan that meets the specified regulatory and organizational requirements.

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Agency

UK Research and Innovation → Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

NAICS

541612 - Human Resources Consulting Services

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 207070.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Doctoral focal award: chemical threat reduction

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Timeline

PostedNov 3

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Response DeadlineJan 19

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01/19/2027, 04:00:00 PM UTCin 3 months

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AgencyUK Research and Innovation → Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

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Organization / AgencyUK Research and Innovation → Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

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Develops and implements strategies for inclusive recruitment and university activities for prime contractors on EPSRC research projects. Creates a comprehensive Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) plan using HR management frameworks and EDI auditing tools. Requires compliance with UKRI equality and diversity mandates. Delivers a formal Equality, Diversity and Inclusion plan.

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