Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c23-5dd4-7270-b6dd-60bd528177dd/disability-design-reference-group [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Disability Design Reference Group [Transport for Greater Manchester](https://tendernation.io/buyers/transport-for-greater-manchester) Estimated value £105,000 Published 6 Mar 2018 Deadline Closed 16 Apr 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender TfGM is looking to establish a contract for its Disability Design Reference Group (DDRG). Initially set up by TfGM in 2008 the DDRG consists of people with experience and expertise of their respective areas of disability. The DDRG covers a number of different types of impairments - including people who use wheelchairs, people with hearing or sight impairments and people with learning difficulties. TfGM asks their views on a range of options when designing transport initiatives. Naturally, there is not always a general consensus - designs that are suited to (for example) someone using a wheelchair may not be the best designs for someone with a visual impairment, and vice versa - consulting the DDRG makes it possible for TfGM to qualitatively assess the different design options in a much more balanced way, and to hear arguments and opinions from many different perspectives. The DDRG acts as a forum which contributes to the development of TfGM infrastructure and services which contributes to meeting the requirements of the Equality Act. The DDRG provide advice which helps to ensure an appropriate level of access to TfGM infrastructure, campaigns and services for disabled people. The management and facilitation of the DDRG through an external supplier ensures the service and advice is independent and without influence. ## CPV classification Other community, social and personal services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5735b2e7-5f8d-454c-a348-f625400434d5) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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