UK SBS CR18158 Qualitative research to support the evaluation of Shared Parental Leave and Pay scheme and the review of the right to request flexible working

Tender description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 05th December 2018 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement Understanding experiences of employees and employers in relation to family leave-taking, return to work and flexible working is crucial to establish the extent to which these labour market policies are achieving their policy aims. The overarching aim of this study is to develop a better understanding of the effectiveness of recent reforms to family-related leave and work-life balance policies among employees and employers in Britain. Specifically, the project objectives are: - To assess the effectiveness of Shared Parental Leave and Pay/unpaid parental leave/adoption leave and pay and the right to request flexible working on individual and employer outcomes; - To establish whether recent regulatory changes in these areas have made a difference. Would these outcomes have occurred in the absence of the legislation? Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: • the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; • the name of the registered Bidder; • the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control.