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EHRC 2526-17 Behavioural Insights Training

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

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Award

23 Jan 2026 at 11:54

Tender

17 Nov 2025 at 09:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Equality and Human Rights Commission involves the delivery of Behavioural Insights (BI) Methods and Tools Training to its Compliance Team. This contract, titled "EHRC 2526-17 Behavioural Insights Training," falls under the services category and spans multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. The procurement was managed through an open competition below the threshold and was completed on the 23rd of January, 2026. The contract was awarded to The Social Marketing Gateway Limited, and it commenced on the 2nd of January, 2026, to conclude on the 31st of March, 2026, with a gross contract value of £17,340.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialised in providing educational and training services, particularly those adept with behavioural insights methodologies. Suppliers such as small and medium-sized enterprises that can offer innovative training solutions to enhance operational delivery will find this contract especially appealing. By servicing a central government body focused on compliance and operational efficiency, successful bidders will be able to demonstrate expertise, gain recognition, and expand their influence within the public sector, paving the way for future collaborations and contract opportunities.

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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/006134-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20261 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
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

THE SOCIAL MARKETING GATEWAY

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