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Provision of Equality Law - Call for Evidence - Analysis

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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09 Jul 2025 at 07:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service, acting on behalf of the Cabinet Office, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Equality Law - Call for Evidence - Analysis" contract. This process falls under the services category, specifically "Social research services," with operations across the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey. The tender utilised a selective procurement method via a dynamic purchasing system. Key dates include the tender period ending on 2nd May 2025 and the contract running from 10th June to 4th December 2025. The award was made active on 10th June 2025, with a total contract value awarded at £69,618.56.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses skilled in social research and analysis, particularly those specialising in equality law. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this contract especially advantageous due to its suitability for such organisations. Enterprises capable of delivering nuanced analysis and insights into equality-related matters within the specified regions stand to benefit significantly from participating in similar upcoming opportunities managed by governmental bodies like the Crown Commercial Service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Equality Law - Call for Evidence - Analysis

Notice Description

The Office for Equality and Opportunity (OEO) is seeking to commission robust analysis of the Call for Evidence on Equality.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b890c283-f38c-415a-ba72-e534c177a64b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/863cc47e-b4b7-4c5d-8a50-235b536428d5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£69,618 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,618 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2025 - 4 Dec 2025 1-6 months
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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM UK CONSULTING

Further Information

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