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title: "Augmented Writing Tool"
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# Augmented Writing Tool

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f8341eb-e9e2-45c0-8aca-11926333dcb8

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) is currently seeking proposals for an Augmented Writing Tool, aimed at enhancing the text of job adverts. This procurement falls under the category of industry-specific software, specifically document creation software. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tendering process at the active stage. Interested parties must submit their proposals by noon on 7th November 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 2nd December 2019 and will remain in effect until 31st August 2021, with a total contract value of £40,000, and a minimum value set at £20,000. The service will be delivered in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those focusing on document creation and text analysis tools. Companies with experience in creating systems that enhance accessibility and inclusivity in job advertisements would be well-positioned to compete. Given the DfT’s emphasis on appealing to minority and historically underrepresented groups, businesses that design solutions for diversity and inclusion will find this opportunity particularly relevant to their services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may bring innovative approaches to the requirements set forth in the tender.

## Notice

The Department for Transport (DfT) invites proposals for an Augmented Writing Tool capable of analysing the text of job adverts in real time. It should be capable of scoring the text based on its effectiveness, as well as its appeal to minority and historically underrepresented groups. The tool will also be able to propose alternative wording, so as address weaknesses in this regard. The Department would also expect this system to measure accessibility, offer guidance on sentence structure, use of verbs, adjectives and nouns in real time. The full suite of tender documents will be accessible through DfTs AWARD e-Sourcing portal. DfT shall issue the AWARD e-Sourcing portal registration to Tenderers requested through Contracts Finder. To permit this, tenderers will be required to register onto the e-Sourcing portal for this specific requirement. To register, an email detailing company name, first and surname and email address should be sent to Costaki.costi@dft.gov.uk Submissions will close at noon on 07/11/2019 at 12:00.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c8d6209-62d4-4728-b1cb-2ee29ead71c9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2019 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| 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 | THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48310000 - Document creation software package

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2019 at 18:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c8d6209-62d4-4728-b1cb-2ee29ead71c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c8d6209-62d4-4728-b1cb-2ee29ead71c9
  24th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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