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title: "Disability Design Reference Group"
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# Disability Design Reference Group

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05d701bc-b448-426d-b22a-6f5890f176bb

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## Summary

Transport for Greater Manchester is currently in the active tender stage for the project titled "Disability Design Reference Group". This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on equal opportunities consultancy services. The tender is located in England, with a deadline for submissions set for 2nd September 2022. The estimated contract value ranges from £90,000 to £120,000, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 24th October 2022 and run until 23rd October 2025. This opportunity will be officially published on the Pro Contract ePortal on 21st July 2022, under an open procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in consultancy services related to disability and inclusivity, particularly those that support organisations working with varying types of impairments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this tender particularly well-suited for their services. Engaging in this contract could enable these businesses to contribute effectively to transport initiatives, leveraging their expertise to influence designs that accommodate diverse needs within the community.

## Notice

TfGM is looking to establish a new contract for the provision and management of a Disability Design Reference Group (DDRG). The DDRG consists of people with experience and expertise of their respective areas of disability. The DDRG covers a number of different types of impairments - including people who use wheelchairs, people with hearing or sight impairments and people with learning difficulties. TfGM asks their views on a range of options when designing transport initiatives. Naturally, there is not always a general consensus - designs that are suited to (for example) someone using a wheelchair may not be the best designs for someone with a visual impairment, and vice versa - consulting the DDRG makes it possible for TfGM to qualitatively assess the different design options in a much more balanced way, and to hear arguments and opinions from many different perspectives. Additional information: The opportunity will be published on 21/07/22 on the Pro Contract ePortal - Ref DN621896

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68f48dd9-0a5c-47c3-86e6-73e25a6b6514 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2022 - 23 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 3BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services
- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2022 at 15:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68f48dd9-0a5c-47c3-86e6-73e25a6b6514

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68f48dd9-0a5c-47c3-86e6-73e25a6b6514
  20th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfgm.com

## Provenance

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