Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c4d-6d02-73d7-b02a-788096f0acbb/defra-buildings-occupancy-project-headcountfootfallutilisation cancelled GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Defra Buildings Occupancy Project (Headcount/Footfall/Utilisation) [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) Often single bidder Estimated value Not stated Published 6 Mar 2020 Deadline Rolling deadline ## 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. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Defra would like to invite suppliers to a meeting on 18th March 2020 in Central London to discuss their plans to run an Occupancy project in some of their buildings. The aim of this is to ensure that our forthcoming tender is aligned to the market and has realistic expectations. Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) is seeking a means to more accurately calculate space occupancy and utilisation to ensure we do not breach fire or welfare regulations whilst striving to accommodate all our customers. In order to do this accurately we must understand the number of people in an office at a given period of time (occupancy) as well as how often the office is used, by whom and for what purpose (utilisation). Knowing both metrics is critical to assure accuracy in forecasting space required to support our customers; budgeting; and future opportunities to cut costs, services etc. Historically we have utilised contractors to manually record utilisation of a building, marking down attendance, counting heads, noting what people are doing and where, which is both laborious, intrusive and delivers data that quickly becomes dated and obsolete. We are now seeking to implement software driven technology which will allow us to visualise footfall in real time and provide the ability to report on actual space use. This technology will allow us to determine if our space is being utilised safely & efficiently; if employee needs are being met by their environment, and if there is an opportunity to upgrade or downsize to increase productivity or decrease cost. Currently we are expecting to deliver 2-3 installations per year across this contract though this is subject to change depending on varying government pressures If you can deliver this kind of project for us please come to our supplier engagement day - to register please email and you will be sent further details Read full description ## CPV classification Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/0b901727-a7fe-4f8e-9365-19331db4f935) 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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