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Equality Advisory and Support Service

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking to provide continuation for the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS), a helpline aimed at assisting individuals in England, Scotland, and Wales with human rights issues and discrimination cases. This procurement, valued at £3,359,580, falls under the category of legal advisory and information services. The current procurement stage is complete, with the contract period having started on 1st October 2016 and concluding on 30th September 2019. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The service is intended to be accessible to various delivery addresses, including locations within the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and throughout the UK.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in public service provision, especially those with expertise in legal advisory services related to civil rights and discrimination. Competitors that focus on providing support and advice related to human rights, as well as organisations skilled in managing helplines and outreach services, would be well-suited to pursue this opportunity, helping to enhance their presence in the public sector and fostering business growth through collaboration with the government.

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Notice Title

Equality Advisory and Support Service

Notice Description

The Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) is a helpline for individuals in England, Scotland and Wales who may have been discriminated against or have a human rights issue. The EASS provides free information, advice and support to help people solve their problems informally. Additional information: There is an option to extend the contract by 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dcaa97d-3a44-4470-8b20-0abdc3996b03
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,359,580 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,359,580 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20169 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2016 - 30 Sep 2019 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

G4S GOVERNMENT AND OUTSOURCING SERVICES (UK

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