Tender

Disability Access Services

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Tender

27 Jul 2020 at 14:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently seeking tenders for "Disability Access Services" as part of a competitive procedure with negotiation. This procurement process is classified under the services industry and has a total contract value of £3,500,000. The tender period is open until 26 August 2020, while the contract period is set to begin on 1 April 2021 and will run until 31 March 2026. Interested parties are required to register on the BBC's BravoSolution e-Tendering portal to express their interest and submit their proposals.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in disability services, recruitment support, and workplace adjustments. Firms that can provide comprehensive case management services tailored to disabled and neurodivergent individuals will be particularly well-positioned to compete. Given the focus on end-to-end support, businesses with experience in access assessments, implementing workplace adjustments, and assisting with funding applications may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities, creating avenues for business growth within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Disability Access Services

Notice Description

The BBC is seeking to award a contract from the provision of Disability Access Services (DAS) for colleagues based in the UK, on UK contracts, (including those on short term international assignments). This service will include recruitment support, for job applicants (from interview stage), conducting timely and effective Access Assessments, providing Access Reports, supporting funding applications and implementing reasonable adjustments. The contract is to appoint a provider who will provide a full end-to-end case management service, through which the needs of each disabled & neurodivergent individual will be managed seamlessly from assessment through to ensuring the adjustments necessary in their workplace are identified and implemented. Additional information: Please register your interest in this project by taking the following steps: 1 - Register your company on the BravoSolution e-Tendering portal (this is only required once): 1.1 Go to https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk 1.2 - Click the link on the login page to register. 1.3 Accept the terms and conditions and click 'Continue'. 1.4 - Enter your correct business and user details. 1.5 - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete. 1.6 - You will shortly receive an email with your temporary password. 2 - Express an interest in the tender: 2.1 - Login to the portal with the username/password. 2.2 - Click the 'PQQs/ITTs Open to all Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier). 2.3 - Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content. 2.4 - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your 'My PQQs/My ITTs page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only. 2.5 - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ITT Details' box. 3. Responding to the tender: 3.1 - Click 'My Response' under PQQ/ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). 3.2 - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. 3.3 - Note the deadline for completion, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ITT. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). 3.4 You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance, please consult the online help, or contact the Bravo e-Tendering help desk. PLEASE NOTE: The Contract start and finish dates stated in Section 1 of this notice are indicative and may be subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88c16568-ae8f-4d0a-81b8-c751195dabec
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75313000 - Disability benefits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 Over 5 years
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
THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON,
Postcode
W12 7TP
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Electoral Ward
College Park & Old Oak
Westminster Constituency
Ealing Central and Acton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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