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title: "Human rights framework for adults in detention"
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# Human rights framework for adults in detention

Buyer: EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1bfd74b0-e15a-4fee-89c9-6292ce74bebb

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## Summary

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is currently at the award stage of its procurement process for a project titled "Human rights framework for adults in detention." This procurement, classified under legal services, involves a call-off from a framework agreement and encompasses legal analysis of human rights standards concerning the use of restraint in detention settings. The contract is active and commenced on 7th August 2017, concluding on 30th September 2017. The total value of the contract is £12,960, and the contract's delivery addresses include locations throughout the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for legal professionals and consultancies specialising in human rights law, particularly those with expertise in the application of the European Convention on Human Rights in detention. Firms that can demonstrate a strong analytical capacity concerning restraint measures and their implications in legal contexts would be particularly well-suited to participate. Engaging with this project may enhance business growth through expanded service offerings and bolstering expertise in a critical area of legal compliance and advocacy.

## Notice

1. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has committed to two discrete but overlapping projects within its current Business Plan, for which it seeks a tender from panel counsel. Counsel will be asked to provide an in-depth legal analysis of the core human rights obligations and standards covering: a) the use of restraint, including but not limited to physical restraint, isolation, chemical restraint, use of Tasers and mechanical restraint used with the intention to modify or control behaviour; and b) Articles 3 and 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) in prisons and youth criminal detention settings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7f15aeb-5da0-4807-a832-8f2748188cbb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2017 - 30 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,960 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | HUGH SOUTHEY QC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2017 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7f15aeb-5da0-4807-a832-8f2748188cbb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7f15aeb-5da0-4807-a832-8f2748188cbb
  22nd September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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