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EHRC 2526-25 s23 Agreement Impact Survey

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

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27 Jan 2026 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "EHRC 2526-25 s23 Agreement Impact Survey," was conducted by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to assess the sector impact of section 23 agreements. It falls under the research services industry category, with activities spanning England, Scotland, and Wales, United Kingdom. Initiated as a tender under the Crown Commercial Services Research & Insights DPS RM6126, this process employed a selective procurement method detailed as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender stage concluded on 10th December 2025, with the contract awarded to IFF Research Limited on 6th January 2026. The contract, valued at GBP 28,998, began on 8th January 2026 and is set to end on 31st March 2026.

This tender opens up opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research services across the UK, particularly those with expertise in impact analysis and sector evaluation. Companies that are experienced in public sector projects or those already leveraging dynamic purchasing systems could find this contract appealing for expanding their client base and enhancing their market presence. With EHRC being a distinguished public body, participating in such tenders could bolster a company's credentials and pave the way for future engagements in similar projects.

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Notice Title

EHRC 2526-25 s23 Agreement Impact Survey

Notice Description

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is seeking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to conduct a survey to understand the sector impact of section 23 agreements. This is a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services Research & Insights DPS RM6126.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ecbaf0a0-1701-43ee-ac46-ca06251a94e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac1d599e-0871-4a9e-82c3-b9d933223f67
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,998 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,998 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 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
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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
1
Supplier Name

IFF RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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