--- title: "Neuro-inclusive Audit of the EPSRC Stakeholder Engagement Processes" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4d0ca6ae-02ef-4e11-a3e8-e007061ec358" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d0ca6ae-02ef-4e11-a3e8-e007061ec358" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d0ca6ae-02ef-4e11-a3e8-e007061ec358.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d0ca6ae-02ef-4e11-a3e8-e007061ec358.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY" published: "2022-10-10" --- # Neuro-inclusive Audit of the EPSRC Stakeholder Engagement Processes Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d0ca6ae-02ef-4e11-a3e8-e007061ec358 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d0ca6ae-02ef-4e11-a3e8-e007061ec358) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d0ca6ae-02ef-4e11-a3e8-e007061ec358.json) ## Summary The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has initiated a tender titled "Neuro-inclusive Audit of the EPSRC Stakeholder Engagement Processes" within the Research and Development services category. The tender, with a value of £40,000, is in the open procurement stage. The submission deadline for bids is on Monday 14th November 2022 at 14:00. The contract period is scheduled from 8th December 2022 to 10th March 2023. This opportunity, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, aims to engage a third-party contractor to conduct an independent audit of inclusivity in engaging with stakeholders, particularly neurodivergent members. This tender by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy offers businesses an opportunity to participate in a unique project focusing on improving practices related to engagement and communication. Companies specializing in research and development services, particularly those with experience in neuro-inclusivity, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procedure below threshold method allows a broad range of businesses to apply, facilitating growth and innovation within the sector. The involvement of a third-party contractor in planned engagements from January to March 2023 provides a chance for businesses to contribute to creating a more supportive and inclusive environment for neurodivergent stakeholders. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 14th November 2022 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The project The Mathematical Sciences theme, on behalf of EPSRC, wish to undertake a neuro-inclusion audit of our processes and approaches to engagement and communication methods with our stakeholders to consider how we can provide a more supportive and inclusive environment for neurodivergent applicants and partners and to ultimately, improve our own practices and share learning across EPSRC and UKRI. The aim of this tender process is to identify an independent 3rd party to conduct the audit. This document provides a scope with detail of the desired objectives, outcomes, timeline and suggested approaches that the contractor may undertake. Objectives - The Mathematical Science theme will work with a 3rd party contractor to undertake an independent and unbiased examination of the inclusivity of the various ways we engage with the community external to EPSRC, with particular consideration of how we might better engage with neurodivergent members of our community. This includes members of the academic community but could also include other stakeholders. See below for scope of what is meant by "engagement". - There will be a number of opportunities for the 3rd party contractor to be involved in a range of engagements with the community which are currently planned from January to March 2023. It is hoped that these activities with the community will help give the 3rd party contractor a broad understanding of how the Mathematical Science team communicates and interacts with them, along with the procedures it has in place for engagement. These engagements may take place in person, hybrid or online so it will be anticipated that there will be ample opportunities to participate through these different means. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number PS22218. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Jaggaer eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity, unless a system outage is experienced, to which the Contracting Authority will advise upon accordingly. 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For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1260714f-6806-4af8-b665-203b558de246 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Dec 2022 - 10 Mar 2023 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1LF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 10 Oct 2022 at 10:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1260714f-6806-4af8-b665-203b558de246 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1260714f-6806-4af8-b665-203b558de246 10th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a0d0dce-89fa-4831-8910-b6343ca48769 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba99bc43-2d6e-4b40-b366-52abf44371be n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f107e1b3-2c72-4a2e-9d65-0c9cfc01f6c4 n/a - https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ Jaggaer eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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