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title: "EHRC 2627-08 Universal Periodic Review Report"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bfec"
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published: "2026-06-30"
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# EHRC 2627-08 Universal Periodic Review Report

Buyer: EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bfec

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## Summary

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is seeking a qualified contractor to produce an independent analysis and a report with recommendations for the UK's 5th cycle Universal Periodic Review to be submitted to the UN. This procurement process, under the title "EHRC 2627-08 Universal Periodic Review Report," falls within the business services sector, specifically covering law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and equal opportunities consultancy services. The buyer is a central government public authority located in Manchester, UK. The process is at the tender stage, with the procurement method being an open competition below the threshold. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 16th July 2026, and the tender period concluding on 28th July 2026. The expected contract period spans from 1st September 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a total projected value of £60,000 gross.

This opportunity offers significant growth potential for businesses within the consulting and professional services sectors, especially those with expertise in legal, marketing, or equal opportunities consultancy. The tender is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its emphasis on independent analysis and report writing. The procurement focuses on a high quality to price ratio (with an 80:20 weighting), indicating that businesses with a strong track record in delivering quality outputs are well-positioned to compete. With electronic submission allowed, interested parties are encouraged to participate and expand their portfolio within the public sector, providing an avenue to engage with significant government projects.

## Notice

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is seeking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the production of independent analysis and a written report with recommendations to assist with the EHRC's submission to the UN for the UK's 5th cycle Universal Periodic Review.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061148-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 10:45 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061148-2026
- 30 Jun 2026 at 10:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061145-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061148-2026
  30th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061145-2026
  30th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9a4050a7-6774-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=c71c7101-720a-e711-80dd-005056b64545
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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