--- title: "Reasonable Adjustments Hybrid Model Pilot" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5e31ba3f-6714-44d0-9edb-782243ac16e9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5e31ba3f-6714-44d0-9edb-782243ac16e9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e31ba3f-6714-44d0-9edb-782243ac16e9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e31ba3f-6714-44d0-9edb-782243ac16e9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED" published: "2024-05-21" --- # Reasonable Adjustments Hybrid Model Pilot Buyer: KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e31ba3f-6714-44d0-9edb-782243ac16e9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5e31ba3f-6714-44d0-9edb-782243ac16e9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e31ba3f-6714-44d0-9edb-782243ac16e9.json) ## Summary The Knowledge Transfer Network Limited has initiated a tender for the "Reasonable Adjustments Hybrid Model Pilot" within the research and development services and related consultancy services category. The procurement process aims to co-develop a hybrid model that provides support to disabled and neurodivergent innovators. The contract period is scheduled from July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. The tender deadline is June 20, 2024, with a contract value of £35,000. The location of the procurement is in London, with the buyer contact person being Mollie Stevens. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses offering support services to participate in co-developing a hybrid model focused on reasonable adjustments. Suitable businesses should be responsive, proactive, and able to work to tight deadlines. Applicants are expected to demonstrate expertise in providing services related to time management, organisation, planning, proofreading, scribing, and note-taking, among others. Collaboration with Innovate UK's Competitions and Operations teams will be essential for successful delivery. ## Notice Over the last 6 months, we have been delivering our Reasonable Adjustments service in-house as a pilot, and are now looking for a partner to co-develop and provide elements of a hybrid model. The service provides 1-2-1 support to disabled and neurodivergent innovators to submit their applications to us. The service currently covers: time management, organisation and planning, proofreading, editing, scribing, and note-taking; interpreting the application information and support with numeracy, as well as signposting to assistive technology and programmes. In addition, Innovate UK Business Connect provides access to specialist knowledge transfer managers with deep expertise to advise and support technical aspects. We are seeking to co-develop a hybrid model, where assessment of needs may be covered in-house and the actual support is provided by a supplier. Since reasonable adjustments is an emerging field of practice, sessions will be recorded for training purposes and we are seeking a supplier that can develop and share insights with us. You will also be working closely with Innovate UK's Competitions and Operations teams. The chosen supplier will need to be highly responsive, proactive, and work to tight deadlines. Future Hybrid model This arrangement would run for 6 months from the date we procure a supplier until the end of 2024. Innovate UK Business Connect requires a quote for services including, but not limited to: Up to 6 hours of 1-2-1 applicant support for approximately 50 applicants (applicants may request more than 6 hours, but this will be decided on a case-by-case basis) relating to soft skills: Time management. Organisation and planning. Proofreading. Note-taking/scribing. Interpreting the application information. Support with numeracy. Submission In response to this Statement of Works, please provide the information listed below. Short narrative describing how you would approach the pilot and what reasonable adjustments (based on the soft skills highlighted) service you can provide i.e., your approach, suppliers/partners/associates you may have to collaborate with to deliver etc. Two or more examples of where you have provided reasonable adjustments support previously. Initial schedule of costs. Recognising that this would be subject to change and within the constraints of the overall budget, suppliers are asked to submit a timeline of estimated costs for the duration of the pilot. A completed copy of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire. Additional Information. Innovate UK Business Connect invite suppliers to provide any additional information in the form of video content, imagery, or links, which provide supporting evidence that suppliers recognise and work in accordance with Innovate UK Business Connects values as an organisation. Suppliers might include evidence of social aims and social responsibility and diversity and inclusion policy and practices. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90bf0976-d095-4932-95f5-b98e149cd821 | | 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 | 21 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £35,000 | | 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 | KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North London | | Postcode | N1 0QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington | | Local authority | Islington | | Electoral ward | St Mary's & St James' | | Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury | | 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 - 21 May 2024 at 15:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90bf0976-d095-4932-95f5-b98e149cd821 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90bf0976-d095-4932-95f5-b98e149cd821 21st May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/11ae1851-68eb-4628-a639-cb375d1fad7b Invitation to Tender & Statement of Works - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fdf3d6cc-445f-4b9a-ab8c-9030190d1a6c Pre-Qualification Questionnaire ## Notice URLs - https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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