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EHRC 2324-05 A0126 Assistant Board Secretary

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

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15 Apr 2026 at 12:15

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31 Oct 2025 at 14:21

Award

09 Oct 2025 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission, based in Manchester, England, has completed the contracting process for the position of Assistant Board Secretary. This procurement involved a call-off from the CCS Non Clinical Staffing Framework (RM6277) for temporary agency work in recruitment services. The procurement method was selective, using a framework agreement. The award status is active, with the contract period commencing on 24 February 2025 and concluding on 30 September 2026. The delivery region specified is the North West of the United Kingdom. Though the tender period ended on 21 February 2025, the award notice was published on 9 October 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, specifically for recruitment agencies, as evidenced by the large-scale supplier HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED securing the contract. Businesses specialising in recruitment services and those capable of supplying temporary agency work are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Additionally, with a focus on SMEs, this procurement fosters opportunities for smaller enterprises within the United Kingdom, bolstering their ability to contribute to public sector recruitment needs. The framework agreement utilisation suggests streamlined access for qualified providers, thereby enabling competent bidders to engage in future procurement initiatives with the Equality and Human Rights Commission and other public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

EHRC 2324-05 A0126 Assistant Board Secretary

Notice Description

Call-Off from the CCS Non Clinical Staffing Framework (RM6277) for the appointment of a temporary agency work for the role of Assistant Board Secretary.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-633733fa-6bcf-4f72-b845-6c486a1d0d67
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92bee5fa-402e-4991-958a-548332abca49
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 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
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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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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