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title: "EHRC 1617-09 Ad-hoc copywriting, copyediting and proofreading framework"
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buyer: "EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION"
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# EHRC 1617-09 Ad-hoc copywriting, copyediting and proofreading framework

Buyer: EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42fbf63c-b53f-4bac-b118-7e5372222fbc

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## Summary

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is currently engaged in a public procurement process for the "EHRC 1617-09 Ad-hoc copywriting, copyediting and proofreading framework." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the design and execution of research and development. The contract, which has already been awarded, is located in Manchester, England. It includes various aspects of content creation such as publications, web copy, blogs, and social media content. The tender was subject to an open procurement method, and the contract period runs from December 20, 2016, until March 31, 2020.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with capabilities in copywriting, copyediting, and proofreading. Businesses specialising in creative writing services, content production, and editorial services would be well-suited to compete. The framework agreement allows for multiple contractors, enhancing the chance for diverse firms to collaborate on projects that promote equality and human rights through effective communication.

## Notice

The Commission produces a range of content including publications (such as annual reports and other corporate documents, research reports, guidance and inquiry reports), web copy, blogs, articles for our e-newsletter, and social media content. Lot 1 - Copywriting - The Commission intends to conclude a framework agreement with copywriters to write for specific projects. Copywriters will be selected for the framework according to the evaluation criteria. Lot 2 - Copyediting/proofreading - The Commission intends to conclude a framework agreement with copyeditors/proofreaders to edit and/or proof specific projects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a51d9f6-4029-448d-a6ea-5af0246e9afc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2016 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,001 |
| 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 | 8 |
| Supplier names | CORPORATE DOCUMENT SERVICES LTD (LOT 1; DOT DOT DOT WRITING (LOT 2; LAURA MELLOR EDITORIAL SERVICES; LAURA MELLOR EDITORIAL SERVICES (LOT2; PROSEWORKS (LOT 1; SCROLL LLP (LOT 1; VICKY BURMAN (LOT 2; WORDSWORKS LIMITED (LOT 1 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 92312200 - Services provided by authors, composers, sculptors, entertainers and other individual artists

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2020 at 14:21 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a51d9f6-4029-448d-a6ea-5af0246e9afc
- 3 Sep 2019 at 12:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a51d9f6-4029-448d-a6ea-5af0246e9afc
- 1 Apr 2019 at 10:32 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a51d9f6-4029-448d-a6ea-5af0246e9afc
- 3 Jan 2017 at 13:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a51d9f6-4029-448d-a6ea-5af0246e9afc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a51d9f6-4029-448d-a6ea-5af0246e9afc
  3rd January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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