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title: "EHRC 1718-55 Research into the representation of equality groups in elected office"
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# EHRC 1718-55 Research into the representation of equality groups in elected office

Buyer: EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c533b8a7-d04d-465d-ad24-47c30874002f

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## Summary

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is seeking research services under the title "EHRC 1718-55 Research into the representation of equality groups in elected office". This tender is classified under the category of social research services, with a total contract value of £60,000 and a minimum bid value of £50,000. The open procurement process commenced with the tender period ending on 5th December 2017, and the contract period stretching from 11th December 2017 to 30th March 2018. The delivery of services is expected across various locations, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in significant research initiatives. Companies with expertise in social research, particularly those focused on diversity and electoral processes, would be well-positioned to submit competitive bids. The focus on underrepresented groups in elected offices highlights a demand for innovative, strategic insights into the barriers faced, making this a crucial opportunity for businesses aiming to impact socio-political landscapes while expanding their client portfolios.

## Notice

The Commission has done some preliminary research into the diversity of national and local elected politicians in Britain and the barriers to elected office. We have identified evidence in relation to the number of women in elected office and their experiences, but very little evidence in relation to other underrepresented groups. We have identified three areas where we would like to have a clearer understanding of existing evidence base and gaps.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae8b82b9-44fc-478a-b30d-02a0df5ae649 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2017 - 30 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,991 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH; SCIENCES PO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2018 at 09:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae8b82b9-44fc-478a-b30d-02a0df5ae649
- 14 Nov 2017 at 21:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae8b82b9-44fc-478a-b30d-02a0df5ae649

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae8b82b9-44fc-478a-b30d-02a0df5ae649
  14th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d6bfc17d-7dc8-e711-80e6-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.equalityhumanrights.com

## Provenance

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