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title: "EHRC 2526-26 Evaluation of NEOs in Scotland"
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# EHRC 2526-26 Evaluation of NEOs in Scotland

Buyer: EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7eb33030-7749-4b40-9046-2a793ecaef4e

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## Summary

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has concluded the procurement process titled "EHRC 2526-26 Evaluation of NEOs in Scotland," aimed at evaluating the impact of National Equality Outcomes in higher education in Scotland. This procurement falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services. The process, using a selective method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, has reached the award stage. Key dates include the contract period from 7th January 2026 to 31st March 2026. The project services will be delivered across regions in the United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, and Wales, with a contract value of £28,801.49 GBP. The principal buying organisation is the Equality and Human Rights Commission situated in Manchester, England.

This tender offers significant potential for business growth, especially for SMEs specialising in research and consultancy services related to educational inequalities. The successful supplier, IFF Research Limited, supports the engagement of similarly qualified businesses that can provide expertise in evaluating equality initiatives. Firms with capabilities in comprehensive data analysis and insights into educational sectors would be well-suited to similar future opportunities. The project is expected to contribute to strategic decisions in education policy and drive societal impact, presenting an attractive prospect for organisations aiming to expand their service footprint in the public sector.

## Notice

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is seeking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to evaluate the impact of the National Equality Outcomes in addressing persistent inequalities in the further and higher education sectors in Scotland. This is a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services Research & Insights DPS RM6126.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/161b2df1-700b-45d4-815d-497c804c787d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,801 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,801 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | IFF RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 12:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/161b2df1-700b-45d4-815d-497c804c787d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/161b2df1-700b-45d4-815d-497c804c787d
  16th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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