Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c24-64d0-7332-ac00-112008f915bd/ehrc-1718-94-feasibility-study-of-the-equality-and-human-rights-commission-using closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # EHRC 1718-94 Feasibility study of the Equality and Human Rights Commission using new powers and functions [Equality and Human Rights Commission](https://tendernation.io/buyers/equality-and-human-rights-commission) Estimated value £35,000 Published 31 Jan 2018 Deadline Closed 16 Feb 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Purpose: to enable the Commission to play a direct role in addressing gaps in access to justice in equality and human rights disputes. Aims: to establish the case, and a business/operational model, for the Commission to have powers to: - arrange conciliation services in cases concerning goods, facilities and services, premises, associations, public functions and education - make determinations/recommendations in individual private sector goods, facilities and services cases Objectives: - to deliver a feasibility study concerning the above - to address questions including: o how would service providers be compelled or persuaded to participate in such a scheme; o would a scheme have to be mandatory; o would the Commission need a power to compel the submission of evidence; o what can we learn from international models (which are often national ombudsman schemes); o how could we overcome the issue of not being seen as impartial; o how to avoid conflicts of interest between the Commission's service provision and policy arms; o what are the implications for devolved nations including the context of the PSED specific duties? ## CPV classification Design and execution of research and development Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/62cfebcc-7b80-4750-a238-5b6352dc364f) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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