CONSULTANCY PROJECT TO CARRY OUT A MAPPING OF THE RACE EQUALITY SECTOR – FUNDING

1. Title: CONSULTANCY PROJECT TO CARRY OUT A MAPPING OF THE RACE EQUALITY SECTOR – FUNDING2. Awarding Authority: Equally Ours, GB Email: FREAlliance@equallyours.org.uk. Web: 3. Contract type: Service contract4. Description: The Funders for Race Equality Alliance is commissioning a consultancy project to carry out a mapping of the race equality sector in Specified LocationThis work is needed in order to get a better understanding of the current and emergent race equality sector and its players in order to support the sector to thrive and have impact, voice and influence. It will also help the Alliance and other funders identify the implications for funding.The race equality sector has historically been at risk and under resourced, and still is. Funding programmes in England and Wales do not reach people equally because the playing field is not level, thus weakening the infrastructure, resilience and capacity of organisations addressing race inequality. Despite these problems, there is also evidence of increasing activism from newer movements, organisations and individuals who have adopted new approaches to achieving change.About the projectThis work takes place in the context of the Covid-19 crisis that has further highlighted the significant social, economic and health inequalities faced by BME people. There are also concerns about the fate of the BME and race equality sector, which has been historically underfunded, yet finds itself on the front line of this crisis.The consultancy project will address the following issues:Define key terms and outline the scope of what types of organisations/activities might be considered to deliver racial equalityIdentify the players in the fieldClarify the issues the sector is working onAnalyse what the sector looks like in different parts of England and WalesThe post-holder will produce:an interim report,a final report (including a resource of key organisations),a presentation to the Alliance.5. CPV Code(s): 98000000, 98100000, 85320000, 98133100, 98130000, 752000006. NUTS code(s): UKI, UKI3, UKI31, UKL7. Main site or location of works, main place of delivery or main place of performance: England and Wales.8. Reference attributed by awarding authority: Mapping of the race equality sector in the UK: Tender Response.9. Estimated value of requirement: Budget£20,000 including all expenses and VAT10. The deadline for applications is 26.6.2020 (12:00).11. Address to which they must be sent: For further information and instructions in the above contract notice please visit website: 12. Other information: Time frameSubmission of responses: 26 June 2020Interviews: Mid July 2020Appointment: Late July 2020Research progress update: September 2020Interim report: December 2020Final report: February 2021Report launch: March 2021Please refer the website above for documentation# funding opportunity# COVID-19