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13 Jul 2026 at 07:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is overseeing the procurement process for "EHRC 2627-02 User Research," a project focused on conducting user research regarding public sector equality duty guidance on their corporate website. This tender falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" industry category, with operations spanning across England, Scotland, and Wales. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract awarded to "User Vision" on 7th July 2026. The project utilizes a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Research & Insights DPS RM6126, and entails a contract period from 27th July 2026 to 30th September 2026.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses engaged in consultancy and research services to expand their portfolio, particularly those with expertise in user research and public sector consultancy. It is notably suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), allowing these organisations to further demonstrate their capabilities in influencing diversity and equality compliance. Participating in such contracts can enhance business exposure within public sectors and potentially lead to further opportunities on similar procurement lists or frameworks.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

EHRC 2627-02 User Research

Notice Description

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is seeking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to conduct user research to explore how website users are interacting with our Public Sector Equality Duty guidance on our corporate website. This is a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services Research & Insights DPS RM6126.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39e28111-e4de-4561-95d2-345c7f56da89
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4be608ad-d181-4835-bd35-267620c5575a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,658 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,658 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 30 Sep 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

USER VISION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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