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12 Jun 2026 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was conducted by the Equality and Human Rights Commission for the provision of legal services related to an Information Rights Tribunal Proceeding. This tender, titled "Legal Services," falls under the CPV classification 79100000 for legal services and was completed under a selective procurement method as a call-off from the CCS RM6360 framework agreement. The services were required across multiple regions within the United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The tender stage has advanced to the award phase, with the contract starting on 23 February 2026 and concluding on 31 August 2026. The total contract value is £16,800.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services to expand their portfolio within the public sector. It is particularly accessible for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the suitability criteria stated. Large legal firms, especially those familiar with framework agreements and experienced in information rights cases, are well-positioned to pursue similar opportunities in the future, especially as they offer strategic avenues for industry networking and establishing long-term partnerships with government bodies. This contract, awarded to Burges Salmon, illustrates the business growth potential for adept legal service providers in the public procurement domain.

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Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

The provision of legal support for an Information Rights Tribunal Proceeding. Call-off from CCS RM6360

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e40c42e-fbd3-430b-9725-d28b3627014a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0dc644d-34de-40e9-8afe-39787a42805c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 31 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURGES SALMON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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