---
title: "EHRC 2627-17 Wales Equality Objective Research"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dcee"
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published: "2026-08-05"
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# EHRC 2627-17 Wales Equality Objective Research

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

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## Summary

The Equality and Human Rights Commission, a central government public authority based in Manchester, is seeking proposals for the project titled "EHRC 2627-17 Wales Equality Objective Research". This tender involves conducting research to assess public bodies' compliance with the public sector equality duty in Wales. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and follows an open competition method with a below-threshold classification. The total contract value is estimated at £24,000, with submissions due by 2nd September 2026. The research will cover multiple regions across the UK, with project execution scheduled to start on 16th September 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2027.

This opportunity offers substantial growth potential, especially for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in research, business services, and equal opportunities consultancy. The tender allows electronic submissions and prioritises a high-quality outcome, with an evaluation weighting favouring quality over price. Businesses equipped to deliver comprehensive research and development services or related consultancy in equality matters could effectively leverage this tender to enhance their portfolio and establish significant partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is seeking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced supplier for a research activity to gather information on public bodies' performance against the public sector equality duty (PSED) in Wales.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074404-2026 |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000 |
| 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 | 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
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 16:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074404-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074404-2026
  5th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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