Tender

Assistive Technology (AT) Support Services

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

03 Nov 2022 at 15:25

TenderUpdate

11 Oct 2022 at 14:16

Planning

11 Oct 2022 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is seeking Assistive Technology (AT) Support Services through a tender process. The purpose of the tender is to source external specialists to support current and new AT users. The procurement is at the planning stage, with a proposed 2-year contract duration and a possible 1-year extension. Key objectives include managing AT software/hardware requests and promoting digital accessibility. A pre-market engagement session was held on October 21st, and potential bidders were invited to attend to gain insights and ask questions. The tender deadline for submissions is December 2, 2022.

This tender for AT Support Services from BEIS presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services industry to engage in providing specialized consulting and support. Companies experienced in software development and digital accessibility solutions would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process involves an open procedure with electronic submissions. Prospective bidders should note the contract period of 2 years, with a potential yearly renewal option. The tender offers a budget range of approximately £130,000 per year, totaling £400,000 for the 3-year term. Businesses interested in this opportunity should ensure compliance with the submission terms and deadlines outlined by BEIS.

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Notice Title

Assistive Technology (AT) Support Services

Notice Description

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has a legal obligation to ensure that reasonable adjustments are made to accommodate the needs of those with long term or temporary impairments or disabilities. It falls to BEIS Digital to ensure that Assistive Technology products and services are made available to meet any requirements needed to use ICT/digital solutions. Such requirements are usually identified through a formal, specialist workplace assessment. The purpose of the tender is to source specialist external resource to support our current and new Assistive Technology users.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has a legal obligation to ensure that reasonable adjustments are made to accommodate the needs of those with long term or temporary impairments or disabilities. It falls to BEIS Digital to ensure that Assistive Technology products and services are made available to meet any requirements needed to use ICT/digital solutions. Such requirements are usually identified through a formal, specialist workplace assessment. Key objectives for this service are; * Capturing AT requirements for new starters * Managing new requests for AT software / hardware * Managing complex issues relating to AT software or AT peripherals * Promoting digital accessibility * Consultation and assistance working with the AT user communities * Managing development work with software vendors used by BEIS * Working with BEIS Digital's technical resources * Dedicated internal customer-facing point of contact * Analysis of use of software applications * Working with the BEIS Digital Assurance team to ensure AT standards form part of the project approval process * Working with the Health, Safety & Wellbeing team We held a pre-market engagement on Friday 21st October between 11am and 12:30pm via Microsoft Teams, the presentation will be published with the ITT pack via https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/.

Renewal: Option for a 1 year renewal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0374b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031122-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
Adejumoke Adetunji
Contact Email
ddatprocurements@beis.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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