Procurement policy
Why equality and diversity in procurement?
The council considers equality and diversity to be an essential element of the modernisation agenda for Croydon.
We are committed to an equalities and diversity policy, which we regard as being in the mainstream of the authority's work. An important part of this commitment is encouraging and, where possible, requiring companies and other organisations that bid for council services to practise equalities in employment and service delivery.
Further information and useful addresses
The following organisations can be contacted for information and advice on equal opportunities and race equality in employment.
The Equalities and Community Partnership Unit
Tel : 020 8604 7077
lata.mcwatt@croydon.gov.uk
The Procurement Division
Tel: 020 8407 1318
procurement@croydon.gov.uk
The Commission for Racial Equality (the CRE)
Tel: 020 7939 0000 (Private sector)
www.cre.gov.uk
The Disability Rights Commission (the DRC)
Tel: 0845 762 2633
www.drc-gb.org
The Equal Opportunities Commission (the EOC)
Tel: 0845 601 5901
Email: info@eoc.org.uk
The Low Pay Commission
General enquires: 020 7215 5773
E-mail: lpc@lowpay.gov.uk
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[1] The following legislation and any regulations made under any of these Acts refer to collectively as equalities legislation:
The Race Relations Act 1976 as amended, The Disability Discrimination Act 1995, the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, and the Equal Pay Act 1970 as amended.
Contact Details
- Contact name
- Gary Seed
- Job title
- Senior Policy Officer
- Department
- Finance & Resources - Procurement Division
- Telephone
- 020 8407 1318
- Fax
- 020 8760 5571
- gary.seed@croydon.gov.uk
- Address
- 6th Floor Taberner House
Park Lane
Croydon
CR9 3JS
