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EHRC 2627-03 Technical Guidance for Schools Consultation Analysis

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

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07 May 2026 at 13:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is leading a procurement process titled "EHRC 2627-03 Technical Guidance for Schools Consultation Analysis," aimed at engaging a qualified supplier to analyse an open consultation on new guidance for schools in England. This opportunity falls within the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category and encompasses delivery addresses across various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC to UKM. The tender is currently in the 'active' stage, with critical deadlines for inquiry registrations closing on 21 May 2026 and tender submission closing by 4 June 2026. The procurement follows an open competition process below the threshold, as defined by UKPGA 2023/54, and interested parties can submit their bids electronically.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses with expertise in consultation analysis, particularly those focused on educational research and development. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the procurement process’s specific adaptability to these entities. With a procurement method characterised by a price-to-quality weighting of 20:80, companies offering high-quality analytical services at competitive rates stand to benefit greatly from securing this contract. The contract period is scheduled from 26 June 2026 to 31 January 2027, providing a substantial time frame for businesses to demonstrate their capabilities and establish a partnership with a central government public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EHRC 2627-03 Technical Guidance for Schools Consultation Analysis

Notice Description

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is seeking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to analyse and report on the findings of an open consultation on our new 'Technical Guidance for Schools in England'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069397
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042024-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

Further Information

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