Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bff-661c-727a-abd1-937304077d38/creation-of-best-practice-assets-to-improve-employers-capabilities-to-support-w closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Creation of best practice assets to improve employer's capabilities to support women through their pregnancy, maternity and return to work [Equality and Human Rights Commission](https://tendernation.io/buyers/equality-and-human-rights-commission) Estimated value £20,000 Published 29 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 16 Dec 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Commission has already published comprehensive online guidance on pregnancy and maternity for employers and employees to explain compliance with equality law. The new assets are not intended to duplicate this guidance but rather to explain pragmatic steps to develop good practice. The Commission expects the contractor/s to use their expertise to suggest issues the assets should cover and appropriate formats for the assets. Suggested issues that the assets could focus on include: 1.Demonstrating leadership from the top down 2.Ensuring confident employees 3.Training and supporting line managers 4.Offering flexible working practices For each area the contractor/s will: •Agree the content with the Commission •Identify the format that will meet the users' needs •Develop or draft the assets •User test the assets to ensure they meet user needs and demonstrate how they have used the insights gained to inform development of new content The assets must be concise, inspirational, use Plain English and be consistent with the editorial style and positive tone of the campaign. The assets must meet the Commission's accessibility requirements and the Working Forward style guide which will be provided to the successful contractor. Additional information: Please register at EHRC Procurement portal for full tender pack: [procurement.equalityhumanrights.com](https://procurement.equalityhumanrights.com/procontract/ehrc/supplier.nsf/frm_home?ReadForm) Read full description ## CPV classification Equal opportunities consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a95bed72-170b-4fd8-b986-6bc50f40fd4c) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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