Award

CS21582 - UKRI - Reasonable Adjustment Support

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

13 Mar 2023 at 11:43

AwardUpdate

21 Feb 2023 at 14:41

Award

22 Sep 2022 at 12:28

Tender

08 Apr 2022 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a contract for "CS21582 - UKRI - Reasonable Adjustment Support" via an open competition. The contract entails implementing a reasonable adjustment support structure for Innovate UK's customers. The contract value is £44,000 GBP, and the contract is in the "Award" stage. The procurement involved guidance services and equal opportunities consultancy services. The contract period runs from 1st June 2022 to 30th September 2023. The procurement method was an open procedure below the threshold, and the tender period ended on 29th April 2022.

This tender represents a business growth opportunity for SMEs involved in services related to providing reasonable adjustment support and equal opportunities consultancy. Businesses well-suited to compete should have expertise in offering tailored support for disabled applicants and ensuring accessibility. The contract, awarded to Diversity and Ability Ltd, presents a chance to provide vital assistance to Innovate UK applicants, with potential expansion opportunities based on project reviews. The procurement process was managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, acting as the buying organisation.

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Notice Title

CS21582 - UKRI - Reasonable Adjustment Support

Notice Description

**Please note this is an Award Notice and not a call for competition, this Contract has been awarded via Open Competition.** This requirement is to implement and deliver an effective reasonable adjustment support structure for Innovate UK's customers. The main objectives to be delivered that are associated with the requirement are: * Sign a contract to provide reasonable adjustment support for Innovate UK applicants over a period of 6 months initially, subject to review this would be extended for 6 months. * Liaise with CSS to provide support for disabled applicants after CSS receive requests. * Provide needs assessment (where required) to ascertain the requirements of the customer, and then provide 1-1 support for disabled applicants to remove barriers for individuals applying to Innovate UK. * Provide related training to CSS staff and other relevant staff. * Option to expand support to other customers (e.g., Assessors, Monitoring Officers), depending on reviews. * Develop a secure process for sensitive data transfer between the supplier and Innovate UK. * Provide appropriate data that will enable UKRI to review the project impact, for example the amount of provision provided to individuals, response rate, etc.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a62aaba8-4151-4758-92a3-c9427348cb6b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a6464b4-d152-44f7-9be9-4b1ce208587d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85312310 - Guidance services

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
18 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIVERSITY AND ABILITY

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