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title: "EHRC 2627-03 Technical Guidance for Schools Consultation Analysis"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069397"
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buyer: "EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION"
published: "2026-05-07"
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# EHRC 2627-03 Technical Guidance for Schools Consultation Analysis

Buyer: EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069397

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## Summary

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is leading a procurement process titled "EHRC 2627-03 Technical Guidance for Schools Consultation Analysis," aimed at engaging a qualified supplier to analyse an open consultation on new guidance for schools in England. This opportunity falls within the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category and encompasses delivery addresses across various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC to UKM. The tender is currently in the 'active' stage, with critical deadlines for inquiry registrations closing on 21 May 2026 and tender submission closing by 4 June 2026. The procurement follows an open competition process below the threshold, as defined by UKPGA 2023/54, and interested parties can submit their bids electronically.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses with expertise in consultation analysis, particularly those focused on educational research and development. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the procurement process’s specific adaptability to these entities. With a procurement method characterised by a price-to-quality weighting of 20:80, companies offering high-quality analytical services at competitive rates stand to benefit greatly from securing this contract. The contract period is scheduled from 26 June 2026 to 31 January 2027, providing a substantial time frame for businesses to demonstrate their capabilities and establish a partnership with a central government public authority.

## Notice

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is seeking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to analyse and report on the findings of an open consultation on our new 'Technical Guidance for Schools in England'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042024-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 13:40 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042024-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042024-2026
  7th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?resetFilter=True&applyFilter=True&p=c71c7101-720a-e711-80dd-005056b64545&v=1
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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