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title: "EHRC 2223-05 Panel of Solicitors"
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# EHRC 2223-05 Panel of Solicitors

Buyer: EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4db6c936-e12b-4c38-a4d0-5a67ce16b935

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## Summary

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has awarded a contract for the "EHRC 2223-05 Panel of Solicitors" project to multiple suppliers. The contract, valued at £150,000, will run from 1st June 2023 to 31st May 2025. The suppliers selected are Bindmans LLP, Birnberg Peirce Ltd, Cole Khan LLP, and others. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 20th December 2022.

This contract presents an opportunity for legal services providers to participate in providing support for the EHRC's regulatory work in the areas of equality and human rights. The project involves the creation of a Framework Agreement for approved solicitors firms to offer services across England, Scotland, and Wales. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the suitability criteria outlined. Interested parties can find further details on how to apply via the provided procurement portal.

## Notice

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is looking to set up a Framework Agreement of approved solicitors firms or organisations that it can contract with on an ad-hoc basis. This panel of solicitors will provide legal services to support the successful delivery of the EHRC's regulatory work across its equality and human rights remit. Our remit is GB wide and to ensure we have the skills and expertise necessary and to support us in our three nation role, we will be appointing one panel for England and Wales and one panel for Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0a467ef-7084-4137-aac9-1b41e6ef2f51 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 13 |
| Supplier names | BINDMANS; BIRNBERG PEIRCE; COLE KHAN; DAILLY, WALKER AND CO SOLICITORS AT GOVAN LAW CENTRE; GUNNERCOOKE; HOWE; KESAR & CO SOLICITORS; LEIGH DAY; MCGRADE; ROOK IRWIN SWEENEY; SIMPSON MILLAR; THOMPSONS; WATKINS & GUNN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2023 at 12:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0a467ef-7084-4137-aac9-1b41e6ef2f51
- 8 Nov 2022 at 12:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b29b25ad-9d58-4972-8a29-bd787684f2a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0a467ef-7084-4137-aac9-1b41e6ef2f51
  23rd August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b29b25ad-9d58-4972-8a29-bd787684f2a8
  8th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4638341c-a35e-ed11-811b-9f38301b3091&p=c71c7101-720a-e711-80dd-005056b64545
  Apply via the procurement portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.equalityhumanrights.com

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