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Human rights framework for adults in detention

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

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22 Sep 2017 at 13:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is currently at the award stage of its procurement process for a project titled "Human rights framework for adults in detention." This procurement, classified under legal services, involves a call-off from a framework agreement and encompasses legal analysis of human rights standards concerning the use of restraint in detention settings. The contract is active and commenced on 7th August 2017, concluding on 30th September 2017. The total value of the contract is £12,960, and the contract's delivery addresses include locations throughout the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for legal professionals and consultancies specialising in human rights law, particularly those with expertise in the application of the European Convention on Human Rights in detention. Firms that can demonstrate a strong analytical capacity concerning restraint measures and their implications in legal contexts would be particularly well-suited to participate. Engaging with this project may enhance business growth through expanded service offerings and bolstering expertise in a critical area of legal compliance and advocacy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Human rights framework for adults in detention

Notice Description

1. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has committed to two discrete but overlapping projects within its current Business Plan, for which it seeks a tender from panel counsel. Counsel will be asked to provide an in-depth legal analysis of the core human rights obligations and standards covering: a) the use of restraint, including but not limited to physical restraint, isolation, chemical restraint, use of Tasers and mechanical restraint used with the intention to modify or control behaviour; and b) Articles 3 and 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) in prisons and youth criminal detention settings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7f15aeb-5da0-4807-a832-8f2748188cbb
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
Not specified
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
£12,960 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2017 - 30 Sep 2017 1-6 months
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

HUGH SOUTHEY QC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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