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title: "Equality Advisory and Support Service"
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# Equality Advisory and Support Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4805c66e-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking to provide continuation for the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS), a helpline aimed at assisting individuals in England, Scotland, and Wales with human rights issues and discrimination cases. This procurement, valued at £3,359,580, falls under the category of legal advisory and information services. The current procurement stage is complete, with the contract period having started on 1st October 2016 and concluding on 30th September 2019. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The service is intended to be accessible to various delivery addresses, including locations within the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and throughout the UK.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in public service provision, especially those with expertise in legal advisory services related to civil rights and discrimination. Competitors that focus on providing support and advice related to human rights, as well as organisations skilled in managing helplines and outreach services, would be well-suited to pursue this opportunity, helping to enhance their presence in the public sector and fostering business growth through collaboration with the government.

## Notice

The Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) is a helpline for individuals in England, Scotland and Wales who may have been discriminated against or have a human rights issue. The EASS provides free information, advice and support to help people solve their problems informally. Additional information: There is an option to extend the contract by 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dcaa97d-3a44-4470-8b20-0abdc3996b03 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2016 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2016 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,359,580 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,359,580 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | G4S GOVERNMENT AND OUTSOURCING SERVICES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2018 at 13:21 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dcaa97d-3a44-4470-8b20-0abdc3996b03
- 8 Jun 2018 at 13:06 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dcaa97d-3a44-4470-8b20-0abdc3996b03
- 8 Jun 2018 at 12:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dcaa97d-3a44-4470-8b20-0abdc3996b03
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dcaa97d-3a44-4470-8b20-0abdc3996b03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dcaa97d-3a44-4470-8b20-0abdc3996b03
  8th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f35aa09a-00c1-414a-bd13-d36242fc4ec4
  Contract part 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b96f0c0f-2e24-480c-9637-1911da5535da
  Contract part 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5bc609e2-9f19-4cfe-9130-bae32c147d9e
  Contract part 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ef5c83b5-3542-45bf-8336-94025623b904
  Contract part 1

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