Award

AWARDED: TRHR3281 - Provision of DfTc Workplace Adjustments

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

08 Dec 2023 at 10:44

Planning

24 Jul 2023 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract to Bennett Workplace Solutions Ltd for the provision of workplace adjustments. This contract involves workplace assessments, specialised software for staff with disabilities and health conditions, and coaching/training services. The initial contract term is 1 year, starting on 9th December 2023, with options to extend. The total contract value is £320,000.00. The procurement method used was an Open Procedure, and the contract was classified under the 'Software package and information systems' industry category.

The call for expressions of interest by DfTc for workplace adjustments aims to appoint a supplier for workplace assessments and specialised software outside standard IT provision. Interested suppliers must register on the DfT e-procurement platform to formally respond to the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ). The deadline for responses is 11th August 2023. The DfT plans to invite selected suppliers to compete via an Invitation to Tender (ITT) process, with contract commencement expected in early December. The contract opportunity is suitable for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs).

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Notice Title

AWARDED: TRHR3281 - Provision of DfTc Workplace Adjustments

Notice Description

This contract has been awarded, via a competitive procedure, to Bennett Workplace Solutions Ltd. The supplier will provide workplace assessments and specialised software which is outside the remit of standard IT provision for staff. This includes software and assessments for staff with disability and/or health conditions, such as (holistic) Workplace Needs Assessments for those who are neurodiverse. The service will include providing any compatible equipment, relevant advice, coaching or training on the software items in scope of this requirement, as well as workplace strategy coaching. The contract has an initial term of 1 year, beginning on 9th December 2023 and concluding on 6th December 2024. It includes options to extend for a further: - One year from 09 December 2024 to 07 December 2025 - One year from 08 December 2025 to 06 December 2026 - One year from 07 December 2026 to 05 December 2027 These options are to be offered at the Department for Transport's discretion (and subject to internal approvals), and the award of this contract does not constitute a commitment to extend. The maximum annual value of this contract is PS80,000.00, excluding VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b921b3b-dc37-43d9-b6a0-160c69fbce95
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66e7ad4a-8074-4189-ac6c-33dc72cf3741
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Aug 2023Expired
Award Date
7 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2023 - 6 Dec 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFTC - 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BENNETT WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS

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