Tender

Access Consultant Services

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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TenderUpdate

22 Jun 2023 at 15:36

Tender Notice
Planning

16 Jun 2023 at 15:37

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) is planning to procure Access Consultant Services. This opportunity falls under the services main procurement category in the building surveying services classification (CPV code: 71315300). The DWP is located in Manchester, United Kingdom (UKD) with the procurement stage currently in planning. The deadline for future notice related to this opportunity is set for 23rd July 2023. The tender involves potential support for various DWP programs regarding disability and neurodiversity in the built environment.

The upcoming procurement opportunity for Access Consultant Services by the Department for Work & Pensions offers potential business growth prospects for firms with NRAC-accredited consultants. Businesses with expertise in building surveying services, design standards, and stakeholder engagement could find this tender suitable. Accreditation with NRAC, technical qualifications like RIBA or RICS, and experience in inclusive built environment design are crucial for interested suppliers. This opportunity involves a £450,000 contract value with potential for a five-year engagement, catering to various regions in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Access Consultant Services

Notice Description

This Prior Information Notice ('PIN') provides information about a potential upcoming opportunity. There is no guarantee that the Department for Work & Pensions ('DWP') will proceed to a procurement. DWP seeks responses to this PIN in order to gauge the level of interest from suppliers. The route-to-market has not yet been decided, at time of publishing. If you are interested in this opportunity please email craig.garsed@dwp.gov.uk. Please confirm that ALL individuals to be deployed on this potential contract are accredited with the NRAC (National Register of Access Consultants), along with a relevant technical qualification (RIBA, RICS, etc). **** The supplier will support DWP Design Standards, DWP Estates, Workplace Transformation and any other DWP program in its work on understanding disability and neurodiversity as applied to the built environment. The supplier will provide detailed technical support to the DWP, will critique existing and proposed buildings in line with BS8300 Design of an accessible and inclusive built environment, PAS 6463 Design for the Mind, the Building Regulations in England (and equivalent guidance in the devolved nations) and other relevant guidance; and comment on stakeholder engagement processes. The supplier may also critique the work of Access Auditors employed by the DWP through the DWP professional services framework or other routes, and Design & Access Statements by others. Access consultants must be NRAC accredited, with comprehensive knowledge of inclusion technical guidance. They will need to demonstrate ongoing continued professional development (CPD) and be able to advise on forthcoming changes to legislative guidance. The supplier must be professionally qualified (e.g. RIBA, RICS) and highly competent in this sector, having relevant technical expertise, qualifications and substantive experience in successfully undertaking similar roles. A strong team ethic is essential, allied to an ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide and diverse stakeholder community. ***

Lot Information

Lot 1

It is anticipated that DWP will use a five year contract, with break points - the structure has not yet been decided, and governance is being undertaken.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d732
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017839-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71315300 - Building surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jul 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Craig Garsed
Contact Email
craig.garsed@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3AA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice URLs

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