Award

EHRC 2021-13 Copywriting, Copyediting and Proofreading Services Framework

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jul 2022 at 14:57

Award Notice
Tender

10 Feb 2022 at 10:30

Tender Notice
Tender

09 Feb 2022 at 17:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has initiated a procurement process for the "EHRC 2021-13 Copywriting, Copyediting and Proofreading Services Framework". This opportunity falls within the domain of business services, specifically related to law, marketing, consulting, and recruitment. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with key dates including the contract expected to commence on 11 April 2022 and extend until 3 April 2024, with an option for extension. This procurement method follows an open procedure, and bids were accepted until 10 March 2022. The services will be delivered across various locations in the United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, and Wales.

This framework provides significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in copywriting, copyediting, and proofreading services. Companies proficient in creating high-quality written content, offering creative solutions, and possessing experience in ad-hoc service agreements would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The EHRC aims to engage a range of approved providers, making this an enticing prospect for SMEs looking to establish or expand their footprint in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EHRC 2021-13 Copywriting, Copyediting and Proofreading Services Framework

Notice Description

The EHRC is looking to set up a Framework Agreement of approved providers that it can contract with on an ad-hoc basis for the provision of copywriting, copyediting and proofreading services. It is anticipated to be for an initial 24 month period with the option to extend at the EHRC's discretion. The opportunity will be across two Lots: Lot 1 - Copywriting Lot 2 - Copyediting and Proofreading

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f64381a-9289-4138-8562-1350ee265196
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb30ce1c-345e-4118-9583-c73e5c85c3b7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92312200 - Services provided by authors, composers, sculptors, entertainers and other individual artists

92312211 - Writing agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2022 - 19 Jun 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
6
Supplier Names

CORPORATE DOCUMENT SERVICES

MONUMENT CREATIVE & PUBLISHING

PROSEWORKS

THE PROOFREADING

VICKY BURMAN COMMUNICATIONS

WEBSTERS INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHERS

Further Information

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