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Last updated: 23 November 2008
17 December 2007
The Office of the Third Sector, in collaboration with the National Council of Voluntary Child Care Organisations (NCVCCO), is seeking to commission research into effective and innovative methods of consultation with the third sector.
Consultation is an integral part of policy development, helping public bodies to make better informed decisions, improving both public service delivery and public accountability. Listening to the views of citizens and communities is vital for a thriving democracy.
The Third Sector Review, published in July 2007, recognised that more needs to be done to continue to drive best practice in consultation and, in particular, hearing multiple voices, including from those in marginalised groups and the smallest organisations.
Accordingly, the Government is committed to invest in research to better understand the most effective methods of consulting with a range of third sector organisations. We wish to appoint an experienced team to do this research and invite those who apply to suggest the most appropriate methods of undertaking it. There will be three outcomes from the research:
If you plan on submitting a tender or have any questions seeking clarification of the nature of the work you should email mark.johnson@cabinet-office.x.gsi.gov.uk. The final deadline for the submission of tenders is noon on Friday 15 February 2008.
The contract is expected to start on 10 March 2008.
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