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AwardUpdate

08 May 2026 at 07:45

Award

12 Jun 2025 at 07:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission, based in Manchester, has completed its contracting process for the "EHRC 2526-05 Legal Services" tender. This procurement, focusing on legal services, was conducted under a selective procurement method via a framework agreement, specifically calling off from the CCS Legal Services Panel RM6179. The procurement, classified under CPV code 79100000, had a significant contract value of £550,000 and covers services to be delivered in the United Kingdom. The contract period ran from 21 May 2025 to 30 September 2026, with the award officially published on 12 June 2025. Burges Salmon Solicitors, a large-scale supplier, was awarded the contract, marking the procurement stage as complete.

This tender creates extensive opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services to engage in substantial public sector work. The contract was suitable for SMEs, offering a growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises in this industry category. Although a larger firm secured the contract, the framework agreement’s selective process may encourage similar businesses to prepare for future opportunities by joining such panels and improving their competitive edge. The strategic partnership presents possibilities for extending market reach and establishing long-term relationships with public entities, leveraging the regulatory compliance and expertise required in legal service delivery.

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Notice Title

EHRC 2526-05 Legal Services

Notice Description

The provision of external legal services. Call-off from CCS Legal Services Panel RM6179

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4bbe7a93-2ddc-4b58-adb3-d740c74bf6cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/624ae9b2-db1c-4360-8c6e-1749761fe2cb
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
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 May 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 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
1
Supplier Name

BURGES SALMON SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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