Award

EHRC 2223-02 Panel of Counsel

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 May 2024 at 15:08

Award Notice
Tender

13 Jan 2023 at 14:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has awarded a contract for a Panel of Counsel, valued at £1,800,000 GBP. The procurement method was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on February 13, 2023. The contract period is from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2027. The contract was awarded on January 31, 2024, and covers legal services. The awarded supplier is Various Counsel Members. The commission is based in Manchester, United Kingdom, and the procurement process is now in the award stage.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal services providers to engage with the Equality and Human Rights Commission. Businesses specialized in legal advisory and representation services, particularly those with experience in equality and human rights issues, are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate in this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EHRC 2223-02 Panel of Counsel

Notice Description

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is looking to establish a new framework agreement for a Panel of Counsel. Members of the Panel will be our preferred providers of external legal counsel services. These services will support our advisory, influencing, regulatory and enforcement work across the equality and human rights spheres. We encourage applicants to come forward from a broad range of backgrounds. Where the term "counsel" is used in relation to the Panel, it is intended to cover barristers, advocates and solicitor advocates with the necessary qualifications. The Panel will consist of five separate Lots: * KC, A, B and C Lots for England and Wales * D Lot for Scotland

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-02f0a185-5033-46b4-bac3-0f9ed336b57e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f3a25c9-db1c-4fad-bdd6-925ecab89204
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79112000 - Legal representation services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M4 3AQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VARIOUS COUNSEL MEMBERS

Further Information

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