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EHRC 2627-03 Technical Guidance for Schools Consultation Analysis

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jul 2026 at 09:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

07 May 2026 at 14:40

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission procured research and consultancy services to analyse and report on responses to an open consultation about its new Technical Guidance for Schools in England. The work covers England, with delivery addresses spanning all English regions. The requirement is for a suitably qualified and experienced research supplier able to examine consultation findings and produce clear reporting for the Commission. It sits within public-sector research, evaluation, consultation analysis and related advisory services, classified under CPV 73000000. The buyer is a central government public authority based in Manchester. This is a single service requirement rather than a multi-lot programme, and is relevant to organisations specialising in public consultation research, stakeholder evidence analysis and reporting for policy or guidance development.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following an open, below-threshold competition. One supplier, IFF Research Limited, was selected for the single lot. The award was evaluated using a price-to-quality weighting of 20:80, placing greater emphasis on quality than price; the lot was identified as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises. Enquiries closed on 21 May 2026 and tender submissions closed on 4 June 2026 at 13:00. The contract was signed on 17 July 2026. Its contract period runs from 20 July 2026 to 12 February 2027. The contract value is £31,986 excluding VAT and £39,630 including VAT. The award is active and the contract is active.

For a supplier that did not win this procurement, the award demonstrates demand from the Equality and Human Rights Commission for focused consultation analysis linked to public guidance and equality policy. A credible competitor for comparable work would need demonstrable experience of analysing open consultations, handling responses from varied stakeholders, interpreting evidence about schools or public services, and turning findings into accurate, accessible reports. Strong research design, qualitative and quantitative analysis, clear synthesis, and the ability to explain findings for policy and guidance decisions would be important. The opportunity was considered suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises, indicating that specialist organisations can be competitive where they can evidence relevant delivery capability, experienced staff and reliable reporting.

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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/070568-2026
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

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
£31,986 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 12 Feb 2027 6-12 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

IFF Research

Further Information

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