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Public Policy, Legislation and Political Intelligence Monitoring Services

Equality and Human Rights Commission

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Apr 2026 at 13:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

04 Feb 2026 at 10:14

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has initiated a procurement process titled "Public Policy, Legislation and Political Intelligence Monitoring Services," aimed at providing immediate access to relevant information to inform and support its strategic plans. This contract, falling under the industry category of business services, involves monitoring activities by various governmental and parliamentary bodies across England, Scotland, and Wales. The procurement method was an open competition, below threshold, with a price to quality weighting of 20:80. The contract period commenced on 30th April 2026 and is scheduled to run until 29th April 2029, with a potential extension of up to 12 months. Located in Manchester, the commission is part of the central government public authority. The awarded phase has been completed, with DE HAVILLAND INFORMATION SERVICES LIMITED serving as the supplier.

This tender presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises and those involved in providing legal, marketing, consulting, printing, or security services across the UK regions from UKC to UKM. Companies that specialise in political intelligence and public policy monitoring services would find this contract particularly lucrative and aligned with their expertise. With the focus on engaging with various government bodies, parliaments, and stakeholders, businesses capable of delivering comprehensive monitoring and intelligence services stand to benefit greatly from engaging with the Equality and Human Rights Commission's proactive strategies. It also offers a renewal option, extending potential collaboration beyond the initial three-year timeframe, thus fostering long-term business relationships and stability within the sector.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064683
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039195-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£59,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

DE HAVILLAND INFORMATION SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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