Tender

Public Policy, Legislation and Political Intelligence Monitoring Services

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

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Tender

04 Feb 2026 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is currently in the tender stage of procuring Public Policy, Legislation, and Political Intelligence Monitoring Services. This tender, identified by the reference EHRC 2526-36, falls within the industry category of business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security services. The procurement is open and is coordinated from the Commission's office located in Manchester, UK. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 17 February 2026, and the tender period concluding on 5 March 2026. The services sought must cover England, Scotland, and Wales, involving activities by the UK and Welsh Governments, UK Parliament, Holyrood, and Senedd. The procurement is below threshold and offers an open competition format for submissions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in law, marketing, consulting, and similar services. The focus on political intelligence and policy monitoring services requires expertise in analysing public policies and legislation, which could be an invaluable growth area for firms within this sector. Businesses with capabilities in offering strategic insights and engaging with governmental and legislative bodies are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, are encouraged to apply. The contract period starts on 1 April 2026, with a possibility of extension after the initial 36 months, thereby offering a sustained engagement opportunity for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Public Policy, Legislation and Political Intelligence Monitoring Services

Notice Description

The Equality and Human Rights Commission immediate access to the latest public policy, legislation and political information to support and inform the effective delivery of our strategic plan, external engagement with Government and Parliament, media work, and internal policy and strategy development. The service must cover England, Scotland and Wales, including activity by the UK and Welsh Governments, UK Parliament, Holyrood and Senedd, relevant public bodies and key stakeholders in each nation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial 36 month term with the option to extend by a further 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064683
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009811-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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