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title: "EHRC 2526-05 Legal Services"
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buyer: "EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION"
published: "2026-05-08"
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# EHRC 2526-05 Legal Services

Buyer: EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bbe7a93-2ddc-4b58-adb3-d740c74bf6cb

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## Summary

The Equality and Human Rights Commission, based in Manchester, has completed its contracting process for the "EHRC 2526-05 Legal Services" tender. This procurement, focusing on legal services, was conducted under a selective procurement method via a framework agreement, specifically calling off from the CCS Legal Services Panel RM6179. The procurement, classified under CPV code 79100000, had a significant contract value of £550,000 and covers services to be delivered in the United Kingdom. The contract period ran from 21 May 2025 to 30 September 2026, with the award officially published on 12 June 2025. Burges Salmon Solicitors, a large-scale supplier, was awarded the contract, marking the procurement stage as complete.

This tender creates extensive opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services to engage in substantial public sector work. The contract was suitable for SMEs, offering a growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises in this industry category. Although a larger firm secured the contract, the framework agreement’s selective process may encourage similar businesses to prepare for future opportunities by joining such panels and improving their competitive edge. The strategic partnership presents possibilities for extending market reach and establishing long-term relationships with public entities, leveraging the regulatory compliance and expertise required in legal service delivery.

## Notice

The provision of external legal services. Call-off from CCS Legal Services Panel RM6179

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/624ae9b2-db1c-4360-8c6e-1749761fe2cb |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £550,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £550,000 |
| 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 | BURGES SALMON SOLICITORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 07:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/624ae9b2-db1c-4360-8c6e-1749761fe2cb
- 12 Jun 2025 at 07:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/624ae9b2-db1c-4360-8c6e-1749761fe2cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/624ae9b2-db1c-4360-8c6e-1749761fe2cb
  8th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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