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EHRC 2526-05 Legal Services

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

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12 Jun 2025 at 07:53

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the provision of external legal services, under the title "EHRC 2526-05 Legal Services", has been carried out by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, located in Manchester, England. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 79100000 for legal services, was concluded with the awarding stage completed. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from CCS Legal Services Panel RM6179 framework agreement. The tender period ended on 19 May 2025, with the contract commencing from 21 May 2025 to 31 March 2026. Key dates include the award publication on 12 June 2025. The procurement is valued at £50,000.

This tender represents significant opportunities for law firms, particularly SMEs, given its specific suitability criteria. Engaging in such contracts can bolster business growth for qualified legal service providers by securing long-term engagement with a prominent public sector organisation. With Burges Salmon Solicitors, a large-scale entity, already securing the contract, the framework approach demonstrates the government's commitment to streamline processes, offering potential competitive advantages to firms with established expertise in legal services within the United Kingdom.

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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
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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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementhelpdesk@equalityhumanrights.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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