Planned procurement · Notice 104227-2026
Preliminary Market Engagement Exercise for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Review, Audit and Strategy Development
- Value
- £60k
- Stage
- Early notice
- Where
- East of England
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Not stated
- Contract
- 4 Jan 2027 – 3 Jan 2028
In plain English
The Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk is talking to consultants before it advertises a job to review its equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) policies, services and buildings, and to write a new EDI policy and borough-wide strategy. The estimated value is £60,000, with work expected in the East of England from 4 January 2027 to 3 January 2028; this is market engagement only and is not open for bids yet.
Good fit for: Equality, diversity and inclusion consultancies, especially those with experience of public-sector equality duties and facility audits.
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What the buyer says
The Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk is seeking to undertake a comprehensive review of its Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) approach, policies, procedures, services and facilities to ensure compliance with current legislation, reflect emerging best practice, and support the development of a long-term strategic approach to equality across the borough. Following the Supreme Court judgment in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers and the subsequent publication of updated Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Code of Practice, the Council has identified the need to review its existing EDI arrangements and ensure that policies, procedures and facilities remain compliant with the Equality Act 2010 and Public Sector Equality Duty requirements. The Council is therefore undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise to inform the future procurement of specialist consultancy support. The anticipated commission is expected to include: An audit of Council facilities, including buildings, toilets, changing facilities and other relevant spaces A review of internal policies, systems, procedures and practices Consideration of resident facing services, facilities and processes Recommendations for policy, procedural and facility improvements Development of an updated EDI Policy and supporting guidance Development of an overarching EDI Strategy for the Borough Council and West Norfolk The Council wishes to engage with suitably qualified consultants and organisations to understand market capability, delivery approaches, emerging best practice, indicative costs, timescales and procurement considerations before finalising the scope and specification of any future procurement exercise.
What happens next
This is an early notice: the buyer is planning a tender, and its documents come when the tender is published. The notice gives the buyer's team as procurementtenders@west-norfolk.gov.uk. Read the official notice for the details.
Procedure: not stated. Published 3 Nov 2026.
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