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EHRC 2526-17 Behavioural Insights Training

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

08 Apr 2026 at 09:44

Award

23 Jan 2026 at 11:54

Tender

17 Nov 2025 at 09:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission, a central government public authority located in Manchester, United Kingdom, initiated a procurement process titled "EHRC 2526-17 Behavioural Insights Training". This procurement falls under the industry category of education and training services, which commenced with a tender notice published on 17th November 2025. The competitive process was conducted through an open method, designed as a below-threshold open competition. The tender was active from 17th November 2025 until the submission deadline on 3rd December 2025. The contract was subsequently awarded to THE SOCIAL MARKETING GATEWAY LIMITED, based in Glasgow, on 23rd January 2026, with the service period spanning from 2nd January 2026 to 31st March 2026. However, as of 8th April 2026, the contract status was updated to terminated due to contract completion.

This procurement presented significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and consultancy services focused on behavioural insights. The Equality and Human Rights Commission sought to enhance the skills of its Compliance Team, providing an opportunity for suppliers proficient in delivering high-quality educational and practical application services. Such contracts are ideal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like THE SOCIAL MARKETING GATEWAY LIMITED, which can provide tailored and comprehensive training solutions across various UK regions. Businesses with a strategic focus on government-funded training programmes, especially those with experience in behaviour-driven insights and operational delivery, would be well-suited to engage in similar opportunities to drive growth and establish their credibility in this sector.

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Notice Title

EHRC 2526-17 Behavioural Insights Training

Notice Description

The delivery of Behavioural Insights (BI) Methods and Tools Training for our Compliance Team. The enhanced training course will provide training on the practical application of behavioural to support operational delivery and routine business activities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e215
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031797-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
£16,666 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,450 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

THE SOCIAL MARKETING GATEWAY

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