Tender

Neuro-inclusive Audit of the EPSRC Stakeholder Engagement Processes

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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Tender

10 Oct 2022 at 10:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has initiated a tender titled "Neuro-inclusive Audit of the EPSRC Stakeholder Engagement Processes" within the Research and Development services category. The tender, with a value of £40,000, is in the open procurement stage. The submission deadline for bids is on Monday 14th November 2022 at 14:00. The contract period is scheduled from 8th December 2022 to 10th March 2023. This opportunity, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, aims to engage a third-party contractor to conduct an independent audit of inclusivity in engaging with stakeholders, particularly neurodivergent members.

This tender by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy offers businesses an opportunity to participate in a unique project focusing on improving practices related to engagement and communication. Companies specializing in research and development services, particularly those with experience in neuro-inclusivity, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procedure below threshold method allows a broad range of businesses to apply, facilitating growth and innovation within the sector. The involvement of a third-party contractor in planned engagements from January to March 2023 provides a chance for businesses to contribute to creating a more supportive and inclusive environment for neurodivergent stakeholders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Neuro-inclusive Audit of the EPSRC Stakeholder Engagement Processes

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 14th November 2022 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The project The Mathematical Sciences theme, on behalf of EPSRC, wish to undertake a neuro-inclusion audit of our processes and approaches to engagement and communication methods with our stakeholders to consider how we can provide a more supportive and inclusive environment for neurodivergent applicants and partners and to ultimately, improve our own practices and share learning across EPSRC and UKRI. The aim of this tender process is to identify an independent 3rd party to conduct the audit. This document provides a scope with detail of the desired objectives, outcomes, timeline and suggested approaches that the contractor may undertake. Objectives - The Mathematical Science theme will work with a 3rd party contractor to undertake an independent and unbiased examination of the inclusivity of the various ways we engage with the community external to EPSRC, with particular consideration of how we might better engage with neurodivergent members of our community. This includes members of the academic community but could also include other stakeholders. See below for scope of what is meant by "engagement". - There will be a number of opportunities for the 3rd party contractor to be involved in a range of engagements with the community which are currently planned from January to March 2023. It is hoped that these activities with the community will help give the 3rd party contractor a broad understanding of how the Mathematical Science team communicates and interacts with them, along with the procedures it has in place for engagement. These engagements may take place in person, hybrid or online so it will be anticipated that there will be ample opportunities to participate through these different means. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number PS22218. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Jaggaer eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity, unless a system outage is experienced, to which the Contracting Authority will advise upon accordingly. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. As a user of the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Jaggaer messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no Legal Standing, merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response. Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d0ca6ae-02ef-4e11-a3e8-e007061ec358
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1260714f-6806-4af8-b665-203b558de246
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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
10 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Dec 2022 - 10 Mar 2023 1-6 months
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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1LF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

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