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title: "Provision of socio-legal research into equal pay and combined discrimination - Lot 2"
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# Provision of socio-legal research into equal pay and combined discrimination - Lot 2

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a37bea5f-7ee0-4f24-b407-a8fc85185984

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Provision of socio-legal research into equal pay and combined discrimination - Lot 2" was managed by the Crown Commercial Service, a division of the Cabinet Office, based in Liverpool, England. This contract, categorised under Social research services (CPV code 79315000), was conducted as a selective procurement method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender process concluded on 21st January 2025, with the contract period running from 24th February 2025 to 30th June 2025. The award, valued at £30,374 GBP, was granted to The Public Service Consultants Limited on 18th February 2025 and published on 20th March 2025.

This contract offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in socio-legal research, especially those focusing on equality and discrimination studies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were identified as suitable contenders in the initial tender criteria, highlighting opportunities for diverse business participation. Companies with expertise in legal, sociological, and policy research may find this type of contract beneficial for showcasing their capabilities and expanding their footprint in public sector research services.

## Notice

The contract is to deliver socio-legal research into discrimination on the basis of combined protected characteristics for the Office for Equality of Opportunity based in Cabinet Office.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f40ca78-99da-4c87-9175-547234cdb8fc |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,374 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,374 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE PUBLIC SERVICE CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2025 at 09:24 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f40ca78-99da-4c87-9175-547234cdb8fc
- 20 Mar 2025 at 16:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f40ca78-99da-4c87-9175-547234cdb8fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f40ca78-99da-4c87-9175-547234cdb8fc
  21st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e314a48d-7557-42c1-bf72-8f1494f50c1c
  Redacted contract schedules
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/25967f6b-52b4-46c7-861b-e2b0a5fc5b2b
  Redacted signed contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6e80a939-fcaf-4822-9e92-e1e0f5cf4d1e

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