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title: "EHRC 1718-97 Equality, human rights and the Mental Health Act"
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# EHRC 1718-97 Equality, human rights and the Mental Health Act

Buyer: EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d6af7c7-f0f4-4488-a7b5-6f526286f936

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## Summary

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is currently overseeing a public procurement process titled "EHRC 1718-97 Equality, human rights and the Mental Health Act." This tender falls within the social research services industry category and is based in Manchester, United Kingdom. The procurement is at the tender stage, having been published on 8th February 2018, with a submission deadline set for 22nd February 2018. The total value of the contract is £30,000, and it is being conducted through an open procurement method. The contract is scheduled to commence on 28th February 2018 and will continue until 31st March 2018.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in social research and mental health services. Companies that can provide a comparative analysis of the Mental Health Act 1983, or alternatives to enforced care in England and Wales, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process can enhance their visibility and reputation in the public sector, fostering potential growth through further opportunities in related areas.

## Notice

Lot one: A comparative analysis of the Mental Health Act 1983 and equivalent legal frameworks in other countries. Lot two: Literature review: Providing alternatives to enforced care under the Mental Health Act 1983 in England and Wales.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/430b7448-4916-4743-87a3-dcf068d89795 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2018 at 08:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/430b7448-4916-4743-87a3-dcf068d89795

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/430b7448-4916-4743-87a3-dcf068d89795
  8th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d25626ee-ab0c-e811-80ea-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.equalityhumanrights.com

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