--- title: "Provision of Reasonable Adjustments Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aea95111-76f2-4a57-9030-01dec9b38e5b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aea95111-76f2-4a57-9030-01dec9b38e5b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aea95111-76f2-4a57-9030-01dec9b38e5b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aea95111-76f2-4a57-9030-01dec9b38e5b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2019-02-13" --- # Provision of Reasonable Adjustments Framework Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aea95111-76f2-4a57-9030-01dec9b38e5b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aea95111-76f2-4a57-9030-01dec9b38e5b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aea95111-76f2-4a57-9030-01dec9b38e5b.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of Reasonable Adjustments Framework," targeting the medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products sector. This tender is currently in the tender stage, with bids due by 18th February 2019. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st March 2019 and will last for two years, concluding on 1st March 2021. The procurement method employed is a selective procedure under the restricted procedure classification, where suppliers can submit bids for one or more of the four identified lots. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in services and goods that support reasonable adjustments for disabled individuals, particularly in interpreting, communication support, scribing, sensory aids, and mobility aids. Notably, firms that can demonstrate technical compliance and competitive pricing will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. As the Ministry of Defence emphasises innovation and optional service offerings, businesses providing creative solutions within these categories may find additional avenues for engagement in the public sector. ## Notice The Equalities Act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society. The Act requires employers to make reasonable adjustments for disabled members of staff to any elements of the job which place a disabled person at a substantial disadvantage compared to non-disabled people. The provision of goods and services relating to reasonable adjustments is therefore a requirement of both the Equalities Act and the Public Sector Equality Duty. Consultation with the Defence Equipment & Support Disability Networks has identified four main areas of commonly procured goods / services relating to the provision of reasonable adjustments. These are; Interpreting, Communication Support and Translation Services, Scribing Services, Sensory/Auxillary/Viual Aids and Mobility Aids. The Authority seeks to place a Framework contract of which these services and goods can be called off, and will be split into 4 lots. Orders will be placed via a tasking process A supplier can bid for individual lots or all 4 lots. Please submit all bids electronically to: Elizabeth.Hawkins450@mod.gov.uk. Evaluation will be based on Technical Compliance and Pricing Suppliers are encouraged to provide innovative and optional services/goods however these will not be evaluated at this time but maybe added as a future requirement. Clarification Questions Deadline: 14th Feb 2019 Additional information: Clarification Questions Deadline: Thursday 14th February 2019 No word count limit but under 50 pages please Closing Date 18/02/2019 at 23:59hrs Tenders can be submitted electronically or posted to the above address ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95952f88-8c9f-419c-b32e-d43d89dc0b96 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 1 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 8JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 13 Feb 2019 at 12:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95952f88-8c9f-419c-b32e-d43d89dc0b96 - 29 Jan 2019 at 08:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95952f88-8c9f-419c-b32e-d43d89dc0b96 - 23 Jan 2019 at 09:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95952f88-8c9f-419c-b32e-d43d89dc0b96 - 21 Jan 2019 at 16:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95952f88-8c9f-419c-b32e-d43d89dc0b96 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95952f88-8c9f-419c-b32e-d43d89dc0b96 13th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b817061e-1cfc-4aa0-b2bd-037f6ee4a50d Draft Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9110e261-131d-43f6-8418-b6682384bbae Statement of Requirement - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aae11130-ea2b-45bf-b166-a5a3ca6128ff Detailed Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8008b9d0-5f5d-4ef7-86b1-ba3c36c4fe41 Evaluation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/13747157-06fd-4cab-9f17-381a2e632f22 Tasking Form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f3f7ac7f-0751-40d9-a553-c84586d8c06a Draft Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e256e2e-b6b2-473b-9b5d-71c6b9b9093f SLA - draft ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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