--- title: "Getting Our Voices Heard" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-601ea30e-fb86-42f9-9fa8-78e0aa8454fb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-601ea30e-fb86-42f9-9fa8-78e0aa8454fb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-601ea30e-fb86-42f9-9fa8-78e0aa8454fb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-601ea30e-fb86-42f9-9fa8-78e0aa8454fb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DISABILITY ACTION (NI)" published: "2018-09-17" --- # Getting Our Voices Heard Buyer: DISABILITY ACTION (NI) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-601ea30e-fb86-42f9-9fa8-78e0aa8454fb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-601ea30e-fb86-42f9-9fa8-78e0aa8454fb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-601ea30e-fb86-42f9-9fa8-78e0aa8454fb.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Getting Our Voices Heard" is initiated by Disability Action (NI) and aims to enhance the influence of disabled people and their organisations on national policy. The tender falls under the industry category of research and development services, with a contract value of £100,000 and a minimum value of £99,999. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period is set to close on 27th November 2018. The contract will commence on 1st March 2019 and will last until 28th February 2020. Interested parties are encouraged to submit questions by 9th October 2018 at 12 noon. This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have expertise in influencing policy for disabled individuals. The contract represents a chance for businesses to engage closely with Disabled People's Organisations and contribute to significant policy changes, thereby positioning themselves as key players in the sector of social research and advocacy. ## Notice The DRILL Programme has identified that some topics of importance to disabled people that impact on their ability to achieve independent living are not easy to progress at a National or UK level. We are interested in maximising the influence on policy and practice of disabled people and their organisations. The aim of the commission is to explore different approaches to exerting influence taken by disabled people and their organisations around a specific policy area, identify what works in different contexts and to make recommendations on approaches to take. Tenders looking closely at successful examples of where Disabled People's Organisations have influenced policy or practice will be welcomed. Please note, date for questions has been extended to the 9th October 2018 (12 noon). Additional information: Please note, date for questions has been extended to the 9th October 2018 (12 noon). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe3acdff-82ec-4c92-80d2-3bbcca8d9cb3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | DISABILITY ACTION (NI) | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT3 9ED | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Sydenham | | Westminster constituency | Belfast East | | 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 - 17 Sep 2018 at 10:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe3acdff-82ec-4c92-80d2-3bbcca8d9cb3 - 5 Sep 2018 at 08:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe3acdff-82ec-4c92-80d2-3bbcca8d9cb3 - 4 Sep 2018 at 12:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe3acdff-82ec-4c92-80d2-3bbcca8d9cb3 - 4 Sep 2018 at 11:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe3acdff-82ec-4c92-80d2-3bbcca8d9cb3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe3acdff-82ec-4c92-80d2-3bbcca8d9cb3 17th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3086ed83-8e55-4ab9-8254-1a11f09398dd Tender Opportunity - http://www.drilluk.org.uk Tender Opportunity - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eaadcaa9-8ad8-43b3-a028-90e581a32d3d Easy read ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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