Tender

Augmented Writing Tool

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Tender

24 Oct 2019 at 18:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) is currently seeking proposals for an Augmented Writing Tool, aimed at enhancing the text of job adverts. This procurement falls under the category of industry-specific software, specifically document creation software. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tendering process at the active stage. Interested parties must submit their proposals by noon on 7th November 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 2nd December 2019 and will remain in effect until 31st August 2021, with a total contract value of £40,000, and a minimum value set at £20,000. The service will be delivered in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those focusing on document creation and text analysis tools. Companies with experience in creating systems that enhance accessibility and inclusivity in job advertisements would be well-positioned to compete. Given the DfT’s emphasis on appealing to minority and historically underrepresented groups, businesses that design solutions for diversity and inclusion will find this opportunity particularly relevant to their services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may bring innovative approaches to the requirements set forth in the tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Augmented Writing Tool

Notice Description

The Department for Transport (DfT) invites proposals for an Augmented Writing Tool capable of analysing the text of job adverts in real time. It should be capable of scoring the text based on its effectiveness, as well as its appeal to minority and historically underrepresented groups. The tool will also be able to propose alternative wording, so as address weaknesses in this regard. The Department would also expect this system to measure accessibility, offer guidance on sentence structure, use of verbs, adjectives and nouns in real time. The full suite of tender documents will be accessible through DfTs AWARD e-Sourcing portal. DfT shall issue the AWARD e-Sourcing portal registration to Tenderers requested through Contracts Finder. To permit this, tenderers will be required to register onto the e-Sourcing portal for this specific requirement. To register, an email detailing company name, first and surname and email address should be sent to Costaki.costi@dft.gov.uk Submissions will close at noon on 07/11/2019 at 12:00.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c8d6209-62d4-4728-b1cb-2ee29ead71c9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48310000 - Document creation software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Dec 2019 - 31 Aug 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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