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EHRC 2627-08 Universal Periodic Review Report

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is seeking a qualified contractor to produce an independent analysis and a report with recommendations for the UK's 5th cycle Universal Periodic Review to be submitted to the UN. This procurement process, under the title "EHRC 2627-08 Universal Periodic Review Report," falls within the business services sector, specifically covering law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and equal opportunities consultancy services. The buyer is a central government public authority located in Manchester, UK. The process is at the tender stage, with the procurement method being an open competition below the threshold. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 16th July 2026, and the tender period concluding on 28th July 2026. The expected contract period spans from 1st September 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a total projected value of £60,000 gross.

This opportunity offers significant growth potential for businesses within the consulting and professional services sectors, especially those with expertise in legal, marketing, or equal opportunities consultancy. The tender is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its emphasis on independent analysis and report writing. The procurement focuses on a high quality to price ratio (with an 80:20 weighting), indicating that businesses with a strong track record in delivering quality outputs are well-positioned to compete. With electronic submission allowed, interested parties are encouraged to participate and expand their portfolio within the public sector, providing an avenue to engage with significant government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EHRC 2627-08 Universal Periodic Review Report

Notice Description

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is seeking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the production of independent analysis and a written report with recommendations to assist with the EHRC's submission to the UN for the UK's 5th cycle Universal Periodic Review.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bfec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061148-2026
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

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

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

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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