Scope
Reference
EHRC 2526-16
Description
The Equality and Human Rights Commission is looking to set up a framework agreement with a single supplier for the provision of interpreting and translation services.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £25,000 excluding VAT
- £30,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 December 2025 to 14 December 2026
- Possible extension to 14 December 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
Initial 12 month term with the option to extend by a further 2x 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services
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
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Single Supplier
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
13 November 2025, 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