Scope
Reference
EHRC 2526-36
Description
The Equality and Human Rights Commission immediate access to the latest public policy, legislation and political information to support and inform the effective delivery of our strategic plan, external engagement with Government and Parliament, media work, and internal policy and strategy development.
The service must cover England, Scotland and Wales, including activity by the UK and Welsh Governments, UK Parliament, Holyrood and Senedd, relevant public bodies and key stakeholders in each nation.
Total value (estimated)
- £65,000 excluding VAT
- £78,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Initial 36 month term with the option to extend by a further 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
- UKL - Wales
- UKM - Scotland
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
17 February 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
5 March 2026, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Price to quality weighting 20:80
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Equality and Human Rights Commission
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGVT-4498-NMMJ
3rd Floor Arndale House, Arndale Centre
Manchester
M4 3AQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - central government