--- title: "CS21582 - UKRI - Reasonable Adjustment Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a62aaba8-4151-4758-92a3-c9427348cb6b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a62aaba8-4151-4758-92a3-c9427348cb6b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a62aaba8-4151-4758-92a3-c9427348cb6b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a62aaba8-4151-4758-92a3-c9427348cb6b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2023-03-13" --- # CS21582 - UKRI - Reasonable Adjustment Support Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a62aaba8-4151-4758-92a3-c9427348cb6b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a62aaba8-4151-4758-92a3-c9427348cb6b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a62aaba8-4151-4758-92a3-c9427348cb6b.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a contract for "CS21582 - UKRI - Reasonable Adjustment Support" via an open competition. The contract entails implementing a reasonable adjustment support structure for Innovate UK's customers. The contract value is £44,000 GBP, and the contract is in the "Award" stage. The procurement involved guidance services and equal opportunities consultancy services. The contract period runs from 1st June 2022 to 30th September 2023. The procurement method was an open procedure below the threshold, and the tender period ended on 29th April 2022. This tender represents a business growth opportunity for SMEs involved in services related to providing reasonable adjustment support and equal opportunities consultancy. Businesses well-suited to compete should have expertise in offering tailored support for disabled applicants and ensuring accessibility. The contract, awarded to Diversity and Ability Ltd, presents a chance to provide vital assistance to Innovate UK applicants, with potential expansion opportunities based on project reviews. The procurement process was managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, acting as the buying organisation. ## Notice **Please note this is an Award Notice and not a call for competition, this Contract has been awarded via Open Competition.** This requirement is to implement and deliver an effective reasonable adjustment support structure for Innovate UK's customers. The main objectives to be delivered that are associated with the requirement are: * Sign a contract to provide reasonable adjustment support for Innovate UK applicants over a period of 6 months initially, subject to review this would be extended for 6 months. * Liaise with CSS to provide support for disabled applicants after CSS receive requests. * Provide needs assessment (where required) to ascertain the requirements of the customer, and then provide 1-1 support for disabled applicants to remove barriers for individuals applying to Innovate UK. * Provide related training to CSS staff and other relevant staff. * Option to expand support to other customers (e.g., Assessors, Monitoring Officers), depending on reviews. * Develop a secure process for sensitive data transfer between the supplier and Innovate UK. * Provide appropriate data that will enable UKRI to review the project impact, for example the amount of provision provided to individuals, response rate, etc. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a6464b4-d152-44f7-9be9-4b1ce208587d | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Sep 2022 | | Contract period | 18 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £44,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £44,000 | | 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DIVERSITY AND ABILITY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85312310 - Guidance services - 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services ## Release History - 13 Mar 2023 at 11:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a6464b4-d152-44f7-9be9-4b1ce208587d - 21 Feb 2023 at 14:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a6464b4-d152-44f7-9be9-4b1ce208587d - 22 Sep 2022 at 12:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a6464b4-d152-44f7-9be9-4b1ce208587d - 8 Apr 2022 at 16:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b91bab45-1063-4190-a777-c4872df2cb12 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a6464b4-d152-44f7-9be9-4b1ce208587d 13th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b91bab45-1063-4190-a777-c4872df2cb12 8th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/83a38870-6b16-48d3-8045-761199683940 CS21582 - Tender Documentation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dbe464b7-7650-48cf-8052-aaba3eaeac3e - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/4cbfcaf4-b8b2-40c4-8d3e-6f702778fdcb - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/314a2c06-5f28-4a0a-9bf7-0505a1f6badb ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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