Tender

DfT Access to Mindfulness App

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

17 Jun 2020 at 19:00

TenderAmendment

17 Jun 2020 at 10:55

TenderAmendment

16 Jun 2020 at 14:24

Tender

08 Jun 2020 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) is currently undertaking a procurement process for the "DfT Access to Mindfulness App," aimed at providing a mobile mindfulness application for at least 1,600 staff members out of a total of approximately 2,900. This opportunity falls under the programming services of application software, with a maximum two-year contract value of £30,000. The procurement stage is currently in the active tender phase, with submissions due by 22nd June 2020 at 17:00. The contract is scheduled to start on 30th June 2020, lasting for an initial term of 12 months with the possibility of an additional year. It will be based in the United Kingdom, and the procurement will follow an open procedure, which is typically used for below-threshold contracts.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in health and wellness technologies, particularly those that provide mobile applications aligned with mindfulness practices. Companies offering innovative digital solutions that promote mental well-being would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the contract's flexibility for extension, it could be a great avenue for smaller businesses and startups aiming to establish long-term relationships with a government body like the Department for Transport.

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Notice Title

DfT Access to Mindfulness App

Notice Description

The Department for Transport (DfT) invites proposals for a Mindfulness Mobile Phone Application Provider. The appointed supplier will be expected to provide access to a mobile mindfulness app for at least 1,600 staff members in DfT, out of a total headcount of c. 2,900. The app should provide access to a range of mindfulness practices, including some for anxiety and sleep. The provider would NOT be expected to offer mindfulness interventions to support severe physical or mental health conditions or duplicate the work of DfT's existing occupational health and EAP providers. This contract will be let for an initial period of 12 months with the option to extend (at the discretion of the Department) by a further 12 months. The maximum value of this contract over a two year span is PS30,000. The tender submission deadline is 22/06/2020 (17:00 noon). The full tender document pack will be accessible through DfTs AWARD e-Sourcing portal. DfT will 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, please send an email detailing company name, the full name of the requestor and an email address to Costaki.costi@dft.gov.uk Additional information: Tender Submission Deadline Date extended to 22/06/20 (17:00)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c10cf372-9382-43c3-bc0a-544f7961b5aa
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

72212000 - Programming services of application software

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Costaki Costi
Contact Email
costaki.costi@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07977 435445

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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