Contracting for equality

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The introduction of several new legislations in the United Kingdom such as the Local Government Act 2003, the EC Procurement Directive and the National Procurement Strategy, has widened the scope for local authorities to adopt equal opportunities contract compliance in their procurement processes. The existing legal status of contract compliance is examined together with the approach adopted by the Greater London Assembly, the London Borough of Haringey and councils in the West Midlands.

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Acas Equality Services - targeting small business

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The Acas Equality Services was successful in opening up the Leeds project in 2002 after the Regional Development Agency; Yorkshire Forward became aware of the diversity issues surrounding some small businesses. The execution of the project is analyzed.

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Time to care? Cares policy survey

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The effective implementation of various laws and policies implemented in the United Kingdom, to promote family-friendly work environment, are discussed. Graphs and statistics representing the public opinion are also presented.

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