Tender

Getting Our Voices Heard

DISABILITY ACTION (NI)

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05 Sep 2018 at 08:56

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04 Sep 2018 at 12:08

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04 Sep 2018 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Getting Our Voices Heard" is initiated by Disability Action (NI) and aims to enhance the influence of disabled people and their organisations on national policy. The tender falls under the industry category of research and development services, with a contract value of £100,000 and a minimum value of £99,999. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period is set to close on 27th November 2018. The contract will commence on 1st March 2019 and will last until 28th February 2020. Interested parties are encouraged to submit questions by 9th October 2018 at 12 noon.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have expertise in influencing policy for disabled individuals. The contract represents a chance for businesses to engage closely with Disabled People's Organisations and contribute to significant policy changes, thereby positioning themselves as key players in the sector of social research and advocacy.

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Notice Title

Getting Our Voices Heard

Notice Description

The DRILL Programme has identified that some topics of importance to disabled people that impact on their ability to achieve independent living are not easy to progress at a National or UK level. We are interested in maximising the influence on policy and practice of disabled people and their organisations. The aim of the commission is to explore different approaches to exerting influence taken by disabled people and their organisations around a specific policy area, identify what works in different contexts and to make recommendations on approaches to take. Tenders looking closely at successful examples of where Disabled People's Organisations have influenced policy or practice will be welcomed. Please note, date for questions has been extended to the 9th October 2018 (12 noon). Additional information: Please note, date for questions has been extended to the 9th October 2018 (12 noon).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe3acdff-82ec-4c92-80d2-3bbcca8d9cb3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above 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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DISABILITY ACTION (NI)
Contact Name
Jacqueline Ritchie
Contact Email
jacquelineritchie@disabilityaction.org
Contact Phone
02890297880

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

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