Tender

Provision of Reasonable Adjustments Framework

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

13 Feb 2019 at 12:32

TenderAmendment

29 Jan 2019 at 08:37

TenderAmendment

23 Jan 2019 at 09:19

Tender

21 Jan 2019 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of Reasonable Adjustments Framework," targeting the medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products sector. This tender is currently in the tender stage, with bids due by 18th February 2019. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st March 2019 and will last for two years, concluding on 1st March 2021. The procurement method employed is a selective procedure under the restricted procedure classification, where suppliers can submit bids for one or more of the four identified lots.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in services and goods that support reasonable adjustments for disabled individuals, particularly in interpreting, communication support, scribing, sensory aids, and mobility aids. Notably, firms that can demonstrate technical compliance and competitive pricing will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. As the Ministry of Defence emphasises innovation and optional service offerings, businesses providing creative solutions within these categories may find additional avenues for engagement in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Reasonable Adjustments Framework

Notice Description

The Equalities Act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society. The Act requires employers to make reasonable adjustments for disabled members of staff to any elements of the job which place a disabled person at a substantial disadvantage compared to non-disabled people. The provision of goods and services relating to reasonable adjustments is therefore a requirement of both the Equalities Act and the Public Sector Equality Duty. Consultation with the Defence Equipment & Support Disability Networks has identified four main areas of commonly procured goods / services relating to the provision of reasonable adjustments. These are; Interpreting, Communication Support and Translation Services, Scribing Services, Sensory/Auxillary/Viual Aids and Mobility Aids. The Authority seeks to place a Framework contract of which these services and goods can be called off, and will be split into 4 lots. Orders will be placed via a tasking process A supplier can bid for individual lots or all 4 lots. Please submit all bids electronically to: Elizabeth.Hawkins450@mod.gov.uk. Evaluation will be based on Technical Compliance and Pricing Suppliers are encouraged to provide innovative and optional services/goods however these will not be evaluated at this time but maybe added as a future requirement. Clarification Questions Deadline: 14th Feb 2019 Additional information: Clarification Questions Deadline: Thursday 14th February 2019 No word count limit but under 50 pages please Closing Date 18/02/2019 at 23:59hrs Tenders can be submitted electronically or posted to the above address

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aea95111-76f2-4a57-9030-01dec9b38e5b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95952f88-8c9f-419c-b32e-d43d89dc0b96
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 1 Mar 2021 2-3 years
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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Liz Hawkins
Contact Email
elizabeth.hawkins450@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0800 345 7772

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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