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title: "AWARDED CONTRACT: TRHR3268 - Content Writing Bias Detection Software"
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# AWARDED CONTRACT: TRHR3268 - Content Writing Bias Detection Software

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4cb34ea5-d444-4330-8f7e-04b4afb33dd5

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## Summary

The Department for Transport has awarded a contract for Content Writing Bias Detection Software to Be Applied Ltd. The software tool identifies bias in job descriptions and advertising related to protected characteristics. The contract has a total value of £16,500 excluding VAT and lasts for 1 year, with provision for user number upgrades. The tender was conducted through an open procedure below the threshold, with a tender period ending on 19th May 2023 and a contract period from 13th June 2023 to 13th June 2024.

This procurement process presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software-related services to compete for contracts with the Department for Transport. The contract period of 1 year allows for potential growth within the services sector. Businesses with expertise in developing web-based tools for bias detection, particularly in areas of inclusivity and protected characteristics, are well-suited to engage and benefit from participating in this tender opportunity.

## Notice

This contract is awarded to Be Applied Ltd for the provision of a web-based assistive writing software tool which specialises in the identification of bias within the context of job descriptions and advertising. The platform must be able to analyse for language associated with protected characteristics (age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation) and make suitable alternative recommendations to improve candidate experience. This procurement activity was conducted via open competition resulting from a previously published call for expressions of interest. The total duration of this contract is 1 year. As specified, this contract contains provision for the DfT to upgrade the number of users over the term of the subscription, subject to the DfT's needs and internal budget. The maximum budget allocated to this contract, including all increases to user numbers, is PS16,500 excluding VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ec9f13e-c85f-4bca-95ff-759f233a6bcd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | 28 Dec 2022 |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 12 Jun 2023 - 13 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DFTC - 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, TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BE APPLIED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2023 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ec9f13e-c85f-4bca-95ff-759f233a6bcd
- 14 Dec 2022 at 16:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f43d70fd-475e-4c92-84f2-78cee6dfc5ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ec9f13e-c85f-4bca-95ff-759f233a6bcd
  19th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f43d70fd-475e-4c92-84f2-78cee6dfc5ca
  14th December 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aa18e2d9-51dd-4ecc-8ee7-fbe624a31a78
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1f80290e-8107-4796-b9d4-1c9a9cf7d13c
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