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title: "Assistive Technology (AT) Support Services"
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# Assistive Technology (AT) Support Services

Buyer: BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0374b8

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is seeking Assistive Technology (AT) Support Services through a tender process. The purpose of the tender is to source external specialists to support current and new AT users. The procurement is at the planning stage, with a proposed 2-year contract duration and a possible 1-year extension. Key objectives include managing AT software/hardware requests and promoting digital accessibility. A pre-market engagement session was held on October 21st, and potential bidders were invited to attend to gain insights and ask questions. The tender deadline for submissions is December 2, 2022.

This tender for AT Support Services from BEIS presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services industry to engage in providing specialized consulting and support. Companies experienced in software development and digital accessibility solutions would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process involves an open procedure with electronic submissions. Prospective bidders should note the contract period of 2 years, with a potential yearly renewal option. The tender offers a budget range of approximately £130,000 per year, totaling £400,000 for the 3-year term. Businesses interested in this opportunity should ensure compliance with the submission terms and deadlines outlined by BEIS.

## Notice

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has a legal obligation to ensure that reasonable adjustments are made to accommodate the needs of those with long term or temporary impairments or disabilities. It falls to BEIS Digital to ensure that Assistive Technology products and services are made available to meet any requirements needed to use ICT/digital solutions. Such requirements are usually identified through a formal, specialist workplace assessment. The purpose of the tender is to source specialist external resource to support our current and new Assistive Technology users.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has a legal obligation to ensure that reasonable adjustments are made to accommodate the needs of those with long term or temporary impairments or disabilities. It falls to BEIS Digital to ensure that Assistive Technology products and services are made available to meet any requirements needed to use ICT/digital solutions. Such requirements are usually identified through a formal, specialist workplace assessment. Key objectives for this service are; * Capturing AT requirements for new starters * Managing new requests for AT software / hardware * Managing complex issues relating to AT software or AT peripherals * Promoting digital accessibility * Consultation and assistance working with the AT user communities * Managing development work with software vendors used by BEIS * Working with BEIS Digital's technical resources * Dedicated internal customer-facing point of contact * Analysis of use of software applications * Working with the BEIS Digital Assurance team to ensure AT standards form part of the project approval process * Working with the Health, Safety & Wellbeing team We held a pre-market engagement on Friday 21st October between 11am and 12:30pm via Microsoft Teams, the presentation will be published with the ITT pack via https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/.

Renewal: Option for a 1 year renewal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031122-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2022 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031122-2022
- 11 Oct 2022 at 14:16 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028576-2022
- 11 Oct 2022 at 13:23 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028558-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/

## Provenance

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