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14 Jul 2026 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission, based in Manchester, England, has completed a public procurement process under the title "EHRC 2526-44 Legal Services" for bundling support in an Information Rights Tribunal proceedings. The contract, conducted through a selective procurement method and utilising a framework agreement, was classified under the industry category of legal services. The services are to be delivered across England, Scotland, and Wales, with the contract running from 23 February 2026 to 31 May 2026 and valued at £16,800. The award stage is complete, and the contract was granted on 22 February 2026 to Burges Salmon Solicitors, a large-scale company.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those adept at offering support for tribunal proceedings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were deemed suitable for this contract, indicating an inclusive approach towards smaller-scale suppliers. Companies with experience in framework agreements and service delivery across multiple UK regions could find similar tenders advantageous for expanding their portfolio and demonstrating capability in high-stakes legal scenarios.

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Notice Title

EHRC 2526-44 Legal Services

Notice Description

The Provision of bundling support for an Information Rights Tribunal Proceedings Call-Off from CCS RM6360

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5107bba1-56d5-4550-81fe-c8c3ddf80c23
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/039003e0-3bf7-4a73-a7a4-a386643abd08
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 31 May 2026 1-6 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
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
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
1
Supplier Name

BURGES SALMON SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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