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EHRC 2627-17 Wales Equality Objective Research

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

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05 Aug 2026 at 16:19

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission, a central government public authority based in Manchester, is seeking proposals for the project titled "EHRC 2627-17 Wales Equality Objective Research". This tender involves conducting research to assess public bodies' compliance with the public sector equality duty in Wales. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and follows an open competition method with a below-threshold classification. The total contract value is estimated at £24,000, with submissions due by 2nd September 2026. The research will cover multiple regions across the UK, with project execution scheduled to start on 16th September 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2027.

This opportunity offers substantial growth potential, especially for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in research, business services, and equal opportunities consultancy. The tender allows electronic submissions and prioritises a high-quality outcome, with an evaluation weighting favouring quality over price. Businesses equipped to deliver comprehensive research and development services or related consultancy in equality matters could effectively leverage this tender to enhance their portfolio and establish significant partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EHRC 2627-17 Wales Equality Objective Research

Notice Description

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is seeking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced supplier for a research activity to gather information on public bodies' performance against the public sector equality duty (PSED) in Wales.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dcee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074404-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Sep 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
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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

Notice Documents

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