Award

EHRC 1617-09 Ad-hoc copywriting, copyediting and proofreading framework

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

04 Feb 2020 at 14:21

AwardUpdate

03 Sep 2019 at 12:43

AwardUpdate

01 Apr 2019 at 10:32

Award

03 Jan 2017 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is currently engaged in a public procurement process for the "EHRC 1617-09 Ad-hoc copywriting, copyediting and proofreading framework." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the design and execution of research and development. The contract, which has already been awarded, is located in Manchester, England. It includes various aspects of content creation such as publications, web copy, blogs, and social media content. The tender was subject to an open procurement method, and the contract period runs from December 20, 2016, until March 31, 2020.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with capabilities in copywriting, copyediting, and proofreading. Businesses specialising in creative writing services, content production, and editorial services would be well-suited to compete. The framework agreement allows for multiple contractors, enhancing the chance for diverse firms to collaborate on projects that promote equality and human rights through effective communication.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

EHRC 1617-09 Ad-hoc copywriting, copyediting and proofreading framework

Notice Description

The Commission produces a range of content including publications (such as annual reports and other corporate documents, research reports, guidance and inquiry reports), web copy, blogs, articles for our e-newsletter, and social media content. Lot 1 - Copywriting - The Commission intends to conclude a framework agreement with copywriters to write for specific projects. Copywriters will be selected for the framework according to the evaluation criteria. Lot 2 - Copyediting/proofreading - The Commission intends to conclude a framework agreement with copyeditors/proofreaders to edit and/or proof specific projects.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42fbf63c-b53f-4bac-b118-7e5372222fbc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a51d9f6-4029-448d-a6ea-5af0246e9afc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

92312200 - Services provided by authors, composers, sculptors, entertainers and other individual artists

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,001 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2016 - 30 Sep 2020 3-4 years
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

CORPORATE DOCUMENT SERVICES LTD (LOT 1

DOT DOT DOT WRITING (LOT 2

LAURA MELLOR EDITORIAL SERVICES

LAURA MELLOR EDITORIAL SERVICES (LOT2

PROSEWORKS (LOT 1

SCROLL LLP (LOT 1

VICKY BURMAN (LOT 2

WORDSWORKS LIMITED (LOT 1

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-42fbf63c-b53f-4bac-b118-7e5372222fbc-2020-02-04T14:21:04Z",
    "date": "2020-02-04T14:21:04Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-42fbf63c-b53f-4bac-b118-7e5372222fbc",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "EHRC 1617-09",
        "title": "EHRC 1617-09 Ad-hoc copywriting, copyediting and proofreading framework",
        "description": "The Commission produces a range of content including publications (such as annual reports and other corporate documents, research reports, guidance and inquiry reports), web copy, blogs, articles for our e-newsletter, and social media content. Lot 1 - Copywriting - The Commission intends to conclude a framework agreement with copywriters to write for specific projects. Copywriters will be selected for the framework according to the evaluation criteria. Lot 2 - Copyediting/proofreading - The Commission intends to conclude a framework agreement with copyeditors/proofreaders to edit and/or proof specific projects.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "73300000",
            "description": "Design and execution of research and development"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "92312200",
                "description": "Services provided by authors, composers, sculptors, entertainers and other individual artists"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 1,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure (below threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2016-11-07T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2016-12-20T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2020-09-30T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": true
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-GOR-OT269",
            "name": "EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION",
                "scheme": "GB-GOR",
                "id": "OT269"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Arndale Centre,",
                "locality": "Manchester",
                "postalCode": "M4 3AQ",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurementhelpdesk@equalityhumanrights.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-136328",
            "name": "Scroll LLP (Lot 1)",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Scroll LLP (Lot 1)"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "19 Trinity Rise, London, Greater London, SW2 2QP, United Kingdom"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-136329",
            "name": "Wordsworks Limited (Lot 1)",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Wordsworks Limited (Lot 1)"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "3rd floor, Broadstone House, Broadstone Road, Stockport, Cheshire, SK5 7DL, United Kingdom"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-136330",
            "name": "Corporate Document Services Ltd (Lot 1)",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Corporate Document Services Ltd (Lot 1)"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "7 Eastgate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7LY, United Kingdom"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-136331",
            "name": "Proseworks (Lot 1)",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Proseworks (Lot 1)"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "17 Hampden Way, Rugby, Warwickshire, cv22 7nw, United Kingdom"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-221642",
            "name": "Dot Dot Dot Writing (Lot 2)",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Dot Dot Dot Writing (Lot 2)"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "2 The Pines, Sowerby, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1GN, United Kingdom"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-221643",
            "name": "Laura Mellor Editorial Services",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Laura Mellor Editorial Services"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "135 Francis Ave, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0EP, United Kingdom"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-136332",
            "name": "Laura Mellor Editorial Services (Lot2)",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Laura Mellor Editorial Services (Lot2)"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "135 Francis Ave, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0EP, United Kingdom"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-136333",
            "name": "Dot Dot Dot Writing (Lot 2)",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Dot Dot Dot Writing (Lot 2)"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "YO7 1GN"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-136334",
            "name": "Vicky Burman (Lot 2)",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Vicky Burman (Lot 2)"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "N/A"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-GOR-OT269",
        "name": "EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-42fbf63c-b53f-4bac-b118-7e5372222fbc-5",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2016-12-19T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2017-01-03T13:28:41Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 1,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-136328",
                    "name": "Scroll LLP (Lot 1)"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-136329",
                    "name": "Wordsworks Limited (Lot 1)"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-136330",
                    "name": "Corporate Document Services Ltd (Lot 1)"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-136331",
                    "name": "Proseworks (Lot 1)"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-221642",
                    "name": "Dot Dot Dot Writing (Lot 2)"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-221643",
                    "name": "Laura Mellor Editorial Services"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2017-01-03T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2018-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a51d9f6-4029-448d-a6ea-5af0246e9afc",
                    "datePublished": "2017-01-03T13:28:41Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-42fbf63c-b53f-4bac-b118-7e5372222fbc-4",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2016-12-19T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2019-04-01T11:32:38+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 1,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-136328",
                    "name": "Scroll LLP (Lot 1)"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-136329",
                    "name": "Wordsworks Limited (Lot 1)"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-136330",
                    "name": "Corporate Document Services Ltd (Lot 1)"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-136331",
                    "name": "Proseworks (Lot 1)"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-221643",
                    "name": "Laura Mellor Editorial Services"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2017-01-03T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2020-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a51d9f6-4029-448d-a6ea-5af0246e9afc",
                    "datePublished": "2019-04-01T11:32:38+01:00",
                    "dateModified": "2020-02-04T14:21:04Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-42fbf63c-b53f-4bac-b118-7e5372222fbc-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2016-12-19T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2019-09-03T13:43:21+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 0,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-136332",
                    "name": "Laura Mellor Editorial Services (Lot2)"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2016-12-20T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2020-09-30T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a51d9f6-4029-448d-a6ea-5af0246e9afc",
                    "datePublished": "2019-09-03T13:43:21+01:00",
                    "dateModified": "2020-02-04T14:21:04Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-42fbf63c-b53f-4bac-b118-7e5372222fbc-2",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2016-12-19T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2019-09-03T13:43:21+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 0,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-136333",
                    "name": "Dot Dot Dot Writing (Lot 2)"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2016-12-20T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2020-09-30T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a51d9f6-4029-448d-a6ea-5af0246e9afc",
                    "datePublished": "2019-09-03T13:43:21+01:00",
                    "dateModified": "2020-02-04T14:21:04Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-42fbf63c-b53f-4bac-b118-7e5372222fbc-3",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2016-12-19T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2019-09-03T13:43:21+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 140000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-136328",
                    "name": "Scroll LLP (Lot 1)"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-136329",
                    "name": "Wordsworks Limited (Lot 1)"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-136330",
                    "name": "Corporate Document Services Ltd (Lot 1)"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-136331",
                    "name": "Proseworks (Lot 1)"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-136334",
                    "name": "Vicky Burman (Lot 2)"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2016-12-20T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2020-09-30T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a51d9f6-4029-448d-a6ea-5af0246e9afc",
                    "datePublished": "2019-09-03T13:43:21+01:00",
                    "dateModified": "2020-02-04T14:21:04Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}