Award

EHRC 2223-05 Panel of Solicitors

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Aug 2023 at 12:29

Tender

08 Nov 2022 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has awarded a contract for the "EHRC 2223-05 Panel of Solicitors" project to multiple suppliers. The contract, valued at £150,000, will run from 1st June 2023 to 31st May 2025. The suppliers selected are Bindmans LLP, Birnberg Peirce Ltd, Cole Khan LLP, and others. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 20th December 2022.

This contract presents an opportunity for legal services providers to participate in providing support for the EHRC's regulatory work in the areas of equality and human rights. The project involves the creation of a Framework Agreement for approved solicitors firms to offer services across England, Scotland, and Wales. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the suitability criteria outlined. Interested parties can find further details on how to apply via the provided procurement portal.

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Notice Title

EHRC 2223-05 Panel of Solicitors

Notice Description

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is looking to set up a Framework Agreement of approved solicitors firms or organisations that it can contract with on an ad-hoc basis. This panel of solicitors will provide legal services to support the successful delivery of the EHRC's regulatory work across its equality and human rights remit. Our remit is GB wide and to ensure we have the skills and expertise necessary and to support us in our three nation role, we will be appointing one panel for England and Wales and one panel for Scotland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0a467ef-7084-4137-aac9-1b41e6ef2f51
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 31 May 2025 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
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
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
13
Supplier Names

BINDMANS

BIRNBERG PEIRCE

COLE KHAN

DAILLY, WALKER AND CO SOLICITORS AT GOVAN LAW CENTRE

GUNNERCOOKE

HOWE

KESAR & CO SOLICITORS

LEIGH DAY

MCGRADE

ROOK IRWIN SWEENEY

SIMPSON MILLAR

THOMPSONS

WATKINS & GUNN

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