Award

EHRC 2223-02 Panel of Counsel

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 May 2024 at 15:27

Tender

13 Jan 2023 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has recently awarded a contract for a Panel of Counsel under a framework agreement. This procurement process falls under the services category for legal services. The Panel of Counsel will serve as the preferred providers of external legal counsel services to support the commission's advisory, influencing, regulatory, and enforcement activities within the equality and human rights spheres. The procurement stage was completed on 31st January 2024, with the award active for various counsel members.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the legal services sector, specifically those offering legal advisory and representation services. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing a broad range of applicants to participate. The contract was awarded following a thorough evaluation based on criteria such as quality and social value. For businesses interested in growth through public procurement opportunities, understanding the requirements outlined by the Equality and Human Rights Commission can help tailor their offerings to meet the specific needs of the commission's legal requirements.

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Notice Title

EHRC 2223-02 Panel of Counsel

Notice Description

Framework agreement for a Panel of Counsel. Members of the Panel will be our preferred providers of external legal counsel services. These services will support our advisory, influencing, regulatory and enforcement work across the equality and human rights spheres.

Lot Information

Lot KC

Framework agreement for a Panel of Counsel. Members of the Panel will be our preferred providers of external legal counsel services. These services will support our advisory, influencing, regulatory and enforcement work across the equality and human rights spheres.

Lot A

Lot A

Lot B

Lot B

Lot C

Lot C

Lot D

Lot D

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039769
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014871-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79112000 - Legal representation services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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), TLH East (England), TLI London, 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

VARIOUS COUNSEL MEMBERS

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