--- title: "Disability Access Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-edf5f13a-4105-4d47-afde-74c998cff5a4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-edf5f13a-4105-4d47-afde-74c998cff5a4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-edf5f13a-4105-4d47-afde-74c998cff5a4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-edf5f13a-4105-4d47-afde-74c998cff5a4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)" published: "2020-07-27" --- # Disability Access Services Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-edf5f13a-4105-4d47-afde-74c998cff5a4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-edf5f13a-4105-4d47-afde-74c998cff5a4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-edf5f13a-4105-4d47-afde-74c998cff5a4.json) ## Summary The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently seeking tenders for "Disability Access Services" as part of a competitive procedure with negotiation. This procurement process is classified under the services industry and has a total contract value of £3,500,000. The tender period is open until 26 August 2020, while the contract period is set to begin on 1 April 2021 and will run until 31 March 2026. Interested parties are required to register on the BBC's BravoSolution e-Tendering portal to express their interest and submit their proposals. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in disability services, recruitment support, and workplace adjustments. Firms that can provide comprehensive case management services tailored to disabled and neurodivergent individuals will be particularly well-positioned to compete. Given the focus on end-to-end support, businesses with experience in access assessments, implementing workplace adjustments, and assisting with funding applications may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities, creating avenues for business growth within this sector. ## Notice The BBC is seeking to award a contract from the provision of Disability Access Services (DAS) for colleagues based in the UK, on UK contracts, (including those on short term international assignments). This service will include recruitment support, for job applicants (from interview stage), conducting timely and effective Access Assessments, providing Access Reports, supporting funding applications and implementing reasonable adjustments. The contract is to appoint a provider who will provide a full end-to-end case management service, through which the needs of each disabled & neurodivergent individual will be managed seamlessly from assessment through to ensuring the adjustments necessary in their workplace are identified and implemented. Additional information: Please register your interest in this project by taking the following steps: 1 - Register your company on the BravoSolution e-Tendering portal (this is only required once): 1.1 Go to https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk 1.2 - Click the link on the login page to register. 1.3 Accept the terms and conditions and click 'Continue'. 1.4 - Enter your correct business and user details. 1.5 - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete. 1.6 - You will shortly receive an email with your temporary password. 2 - Express an interest in the tender: 2.1 - Login to the portal with the username/password. 2.2 - Click the 'PQQs/ITTs Open to all Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier). 2.3 - Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content. 2.4 - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your 'My PQQs/My ITTs page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only. 2.5 - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ITT Details' box. 3. Responding to the tender: 3.1 - Click 'My Response' under PQQ/ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). 3.2 - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. 3.3 - Note the deadline for completion, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ITT. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). 3.4 You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance, please consult the online help, or contact the Bravo e-Tendering help desk. PLEASE NOTE: The Contract start and finish dates stated in Section 1 of this notice are indicative and may be subject to change. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88c16568-ae8f-4d0a-81b8-c751195dabec | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,500,000 | | 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 | THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) | | Locality | LONDON, | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W12 7TP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham | | Local authority | Hammersmith and Fulham | | Electoral ward | College Park & Old Oak | | Westminster constituency | Ealing Central and Acton | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75313000 - Disability benefits ## Release History - 27 Jul 2020 at 14:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88c16568-ae8f-4d0a-81b8-c751195dabec ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88c16568-ae8f-4d0a-81b8-c751195dabec 27th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.bbc.bravosolution.co.uk BBC eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.bbc.co.uk/supplying - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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