--- title: "EHRC 1718-94 Feasibility study of the Equality and Human Rights Commission using new powers and functions" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-62cfebcc-7b80-4750-a238-5b6352dc364f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-62cfebcc-7b80-4750-a238-5b6352dc364f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-62cfebcc-7b80-4750-a238-5b6352dc364f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-62cfebcc-7b80-4750-a238-5b6352dc364f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION" published: "2018-01-31" --- # EHRC 1718-94 Feasibility study of the Equality and Human Rights Commission using new powers and functions Buyer: EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62cfebcc-7b80-4750-a238-5b6352dc364f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-62cfebcc-7b80-4750-a238-5b6352dc364f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-62cfebcc-7b80-4750-a238-5b6352dc364f.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "EHRC 1718-94 Feasibility study of the Equality and Human Rights Commission using new powers and functions" is being conducted by the Equality and Human Rights Commission based in Manchester, England. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on research and development consultancy services. The current procurement stage is open, with a tender period ending on 16th February 2018. The budget for this feasibility study is set at £35,000, and the contract is expected to commence on 26th February 2018, concluding on 22nd June 2018. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in social research and consultancy services, particularly those equipped to conduct comprehensive feasibility studies within the field of equality and human rights. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their expertise to help the Commission establish a robust operational model for improving access to justice in related disputes. This tender offers a chance for businesses to contribute to meaningful societal change while expanding their project portfolios. ## Notice Purpose: to enable the Commission to play a direct role in addressing gaps in access to justice in equality and human rights disputes. Aims: to establish the case, and a business/operational model, for the Commission to have powers to: - arrange conciliation services in cases concerning goods, facilities and services, premises, associations, public functions and education - make determinations/recommendations in individual private sector goods, facilities and services cases Objectives: - to deliver a feasibility study concerning the above - to address questions including: o how would service providers be compelled or persuaded to participate in such a scheme; o would a scheme have to be mandatory; o would the Commission need a power to compel the submission of evidence; o what can we learn from international models (which are often national ombudsman schemes); o how could we overcome the issue of not being seen as impartial; o how to avoid conflicts of interest between the Commission's service provision and policy arms; o what are the implications for devolved nations including the context of the PSED specific duties? ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24a53ef7-6dcf-47d9-83e6-e3d2c0e0c589 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Feb 2018 - 22 Jun 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £35,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 31 Jan 2018 at 15:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24a53ef7-6dcf-47d9-83e6-e3d2c0e0c589 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24a53ef7-6dcf-47d9-83e6-e3d2c0e0c589 31st January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=529ebd6d-9a06-e811-80ea-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.equalityhumanrights.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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