---
title: "EHRC 2526-25 s23 Agreement Impact Survey"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ecbaf0a0-1701-43ee-ac46-ca06251a94e6"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ecbaf0a0-1701-43ee-ac46-ca06251a94e6"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ecbaf0a0-1701-43ee-ac46-ca06251a94e6.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ecbaf0a0-1701-43ee-ac46-ca06251a94e6.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION"
published: "2026-01-27"
---

# EHRC 2526-25 s23 Agreement Impact Survey

Buyer: EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ecbaf0a0-1701-43ee-ac46-ca06251a94e6

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ecbaf0a0-1701-43ee-ac46-ca06251a94e6)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ecbaf0a0-1701-43ee-ac46-ca06251a94e6.json)

## Summary

The procurement process, titled "EHRC 2526-25 s23 Agreement Impact Survey," was conducted by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to assess the sector impact of section 23 agreements. It falls under the research services industry category, with activities spanning England, Scotland, and Wales, United Kingdom. Initiated as a tender under the Crown Commercial Services Research & Insights DPS RM6126, this process employed a selective procurement method detailed as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender stage concluded on 10th December 2025, with the contract awarded to IFF Research Limited on 6th January 2026. The contract, valued at GBP 28,998, began on 8th January 2026 and is set to end on 31st March 2026.

This tender opens up opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research services across the UK, particularly those with expertise in impact analysis and sector evaluation. Companies that are experienced in public sector projects or those already leveraging dynamic purchasing systems could find this contract appealing for expanding their client base and enhancing their market presence. With EHRC being a distinguished public body, participating in such tenders could bolster a company's credentials and pave the way for future engagements in similar projects.

## Notice

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is seeking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to conduct a survey to understand the sector impact of section 23 agreements. 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/ac1d599e-0871-4a9e-82c3-b9d933223f67 |
| 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 | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,998 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,998 |
| 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

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac1d599e-0871-4a9e-82c3-b9d933223f67

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac1d599e-0871-4a9e-82c3-b9d933223f67
  27th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ecbaf0a0-1701-43ee-ac46-ca06251a94e6. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ecbaf0a0-1701-43ee-ac46-ca06251a94e6.json.