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EHRC 2122-22 Equality and Human Rights Implications of Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technology and Online Safety

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Mar 2022 at 10:34

Award Notice
Award

11 Nov 2021 at 13:27

Award Notice
Tender

14 Sep 2021 at 12:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is seeking contractors for the project titled "EHRC 2122-22 Equality and Human Rights Implications of Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technology and Online Safety." This procurement activity falls under the services category, specifically focusing on social research services and equal opportunities consultancy services. The contract period commenced on 27th October 2021 and will conclude on 31st March 2022. The tender process has been completed, with a total contract value of £65,000, and was conducted through an open procurement method. Key dates include the tender period ending on 14th October 2021 and the award notice published on 22nd March 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that possess the expertise in researching and analysing artificial intelligence, emerging digital technologies, and online safety. Businesses with a focus on equal opportunities consultancy or social research services are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling them to contribute to the development of policies in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EHRC 2122-22 Equality and Human Rights Implications of Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technology and Online Safety

Notice Description

The Commission seeks a suitably qualified contractor(s) who has the capacity, knowledge and expertise to research and scope issues relating to emerging policy areas: artificial intelligence, other emerging digital technologies, and online safety as relevant to our role and remit.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5b89503-78ec-4849-9f7d-20ffdfed5c72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adc82b99-ff66-4465-8f77-091d66691f91
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

79315000 - Social research services

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£128,112 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 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
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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUBLIC GROUP INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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