Tender

Reasonable Adjustments Hybrid Model Pilot

KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED

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Tender

21 May 2024 at 15:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Knowledge Transfer Network Limited has initiated a tender for the "Reasonable Adjustments Hybrid Model Pilot" within the research and development services and related consultancy services category. The procurement process aims to co-develop a hybrid model that provides support to disabled and neurodivergent innovators. The contract period is scheduled from July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. The tender deadline is June 20, 2024, with a contract value of £35,000. The location of the procurement is in London, with the buyer contact person being Mollie Stevens.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses offering support services to participate in co-developing a hybrid model focused on reasonable adjustments. Suitable businesses should be responsive, proactive, and able to work to tight deadlines. Applicants are expected to demonstrate expertise in providing services related to time management, organisation, planning, proofreading, scribing, and note-taking, among others. Collaboration with Innovate UK's Competitions and Operations teams will be essential for successful delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reasonable Adjustments Hybrid Model Pilot

Notice Description

Over the last 6 months, we have been delivering our Reasonable Adjustments service in-house as a pilot, and are now looking for a partner to co-develop and provide elements of a hybrid model. The service provides 1-2-1 support to disabled and neurodivergent innovators to submit their applications to us. The service currently covers: time management, organisation and planning, proofreading, editing, scribing, and note-taking; interpreting the application information and support with numeracy, as well as signposting to assistive technology and programmes. In addition, Innovate UK Business Connect provides access to specialist knowledge transfer managers with deep expertise to advise and support technical aspects. We are seeking to co-develop a hybrid model, where assessment of needs may be covered in-house and the actual support is provided by a supplier. Since reasonable adjustments is an emerging field of practice, sessions will be recorded for training purposes and we are seeking a supplier that can develop and share insights with us. You will also be working closely with Innovate UK's Competitions and Operations teams. The chosen supplier will need to be highly responsive, proactive, and work to tight deadlines. Future Hybrid model This arrangement would run for 6 months from the date we procure a supplier until the end of 2024. Innovate UK Business Connect requires a quote for services including, but not limited to: Up to 6 hours of 1-2-1 applicant support for approximately 50 applicants (applicants may request more than 6 hours, but this will be decided on a case-by-case basis) relating to soft skills: Time management. Organisation and planning. Proofreading. Note-taking/scribing. Interpreting the application information. Support with numeracy. Submission In response to this Statement of Works, please provide the information listed below. Short narrative describing how you would approach the pilot and what reasonable adjustments (based on the soft skills highlighted) service you can provide i.e., your approach, suppliers/partners/associates you may have to collaborate with to deliver etc. Two or more examples of where you have provided reasonable adjustments support previously. Initial schedule of costs. Recognising that this would be subject to change and within the constraints of the overall budget, suppliers are asked to submit a timeline of estimated costs for the duration of the pilot. A completed copy of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire. Additional Information. Innovate UK Business Connect invite suppliers to provide any additional information in the form of video content, imagery, or links, which provide supporting evidence that suppliers recognise and work in accordance with Innovate UK Business Connects values as an organisation. Suppliers might include evidence of social aims and social responsibility and diversity and inclusion policy and practices.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e31ba3f-6714-44d0-9edb-782243ac16e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90bf0976-d095-4932-95f5-b98e149cd821
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

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
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 6-12 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
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 0QH
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

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