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title: "EHRC 2223-02 Panel of Counsel"
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# EHRC 2223-02 Panel of Counsel

Buyer: EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02f0a185-5033-46b4-bac3-0f9ed336b57e

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## Summary

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has awarded a contract for a Panel of Counsel, valued at £1,800,000 GBP. The procurement method was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on February 13, 2023. The contract period is from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2027. The contract was awarded on January 31, 2024, and covers legal services. The awarded supplier is Various Counsel Members. The commission is based in Manchester, United Kingdom, and the procurement process is now in the award stage.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal services providers to engage with the Equality and Human Rights Commission. Businesses specialized in legal advisory and representation services, particularly those with experience in equality and human rights issues, are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate in this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is looking to establish a new framework agreement for a Panel of Counsel. Members of the Panel will be our preferred providers of external legal counsel services. These services will support our advisory, influencing, regulatory and enforcement work across the equality and human rights spheres. We encourage applicants to come forward from a broad range of backgrounds. Where the term "counsel" is used in relation to the Panel, it is intended to cover barristers, advocates and solicitor advocates with the necessary qualifications. The Panel will consist of five separate Lots: * KC, A, B and C Lots for England and Wales * D Lot for Scotland

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f3a25c9-db1c-4fad-bdd6-925ecab89204 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,800,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M4 3AQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VARIOUS COUNSEL MEMBERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 9 May 2024 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f3a25c9-db1c-4fad-bdd6-925ecab89204
- 13 Jan 2023 at 14:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d63bdb8f-5694-4805-8362-05097a765068

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f3a25c9-db1c-4fad-bdd6-925ecab89204
  9th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d63bdb8f-5694-4805-8362-05097a765068
  13th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9d504b52-4b93-ed11-811c-005056b64545&p=c71c7101-720a-e711-80dd-005056b64545
  Apply via the procurement portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.equalityhumanrights.com
- https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/our-work/our-legal-work/our-legal-powers/our-panel-counsel?return-url=https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/search?keys=panel

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