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title: "EHRC 2324-18 Finance Systems Licensing and Support"
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buyer: "EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION"
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# EHRC 2324-18 Finance Systems Licensing and Support

Buyer: EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1268ed23-dd0f-41e9-8eed-f0298a5533b6

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## Summary

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of finance systems licensing and support, through an open procedure. The commission aimed to engage a partner adept in system and support services to enhance their suite of financial software. This opportunity, identified under CPV code 72250000, initially entered the tender stage with the publication date of 5th March 2024, and concluded with an active award on 21st May 2026, valued at £272,914.76. The project spans from 24th May 2024 to 23rd May 2027, covering a broad geographical scope across the United Kingdom including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in software licensing and support. The open procurement process, specifically an open procedure, facilitates fair competition and is specifically indicated as suitable for SMEs. Companies capable of ensuring seamless software integration, licence management, and providing strategic guidance on upgrades could greatly benefit. The contract allows for collaboration with the commission to push for efficiencies and innovation in financial software support. This opportunity is an ideal pursuit for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in government contracts and enhance their portfolio in public sector collaborations.

## Notice

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is seeking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced partner to provide licensing and support for our current suite of financial software.\r \r Services to include but not limited to:\r -supporting the full portfolio of software\r -supporting current integrations with other systems used in EHRC (both cloud based and on-premise)\r -ensuring that licences are renewed according to requirements and their expiry date\r -providing training and support as required on a call-off basis\r -providing guidance regarding upgrading and patching of systems, act as source of patching software and notification\r -providing value for money reviews and work in partnership to drive efficiencies and developments (including product integrations)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7b25a23-da42-4207-b248-e7ff8eb4d1d8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 May 2024 - 23 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £434,375 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOUCHSTONE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72250000 - System and support services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 08:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7b25a23-da42-4207-b248-e7ff8eb4d1d8
- 20 May 2024 at 11:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e5bc359-0566-42bb-8ade-2e4d18fd8a3e
- 5 Mar 2024 at 16:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21e07bdd-00e3-405d-8b73-1c4ba1b04bdf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7b25a23-da42-4207-b248-e7ff8eb4d1d8
  21st May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e5bc359-0566-42bb-8ade-2e4d18fd8a3e
  20th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21e07bdd-00e3-405d-8b73-1c4ba1b04bdf
  5th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8b631a84-0cdb-ee11-8127-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.equalityhumanrights.com

## Provenance

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