AWARDED CONTRACT: TRHR3268 - Content Writing Bias Detection Software

A Contract Award Notice
by DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

Source
Contracts Finder
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
1 year
Value
£16K
Sector
TECHNOLOGY
Published
19 Jun 2023
Delivery
13 Jun 2023 to 13 Jun 2024
Deadline
19 May 2023 16:00

Concepts

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 1 suppliers

1 buyer

1 supplier

Description

This contract is awarded to Be Applied Ltd for the provision of a web-based assistive writing software tool which specialises in the identification of bias within the context of job descriptions and advertising. The platform must be able to analyse for language associated with protected characteristics (age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation) and make suitable alternative recommendations to improve candidate experience. This procurement activity was conducted via open competition resulting from a previously published call for expressions of interest. The total duration of this contract is 1 year. As specified, this contract contains provision for the DfT to upgrade the number of users over the term of the subscription, subject to the DfT's needs and internal budget. The maximum budget allocated to this contract, including all increases to user numbers, is £16,500 excluding VAT.

Award Detail

1 Be Applied (London)
  • Value: £16,500

CPV Codes

  • 72260000 - Software-related services

Indicators

  • Contract is suitable for SMEs.

Other Information

n/a TRHR3268 - Award Notice_Redacted.pdf n/a TRHR3268 - Signed Order Form_Redacted.pdf

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