Awarded Contract for Web-Based Bias Detection Writing Software to Be Applied Ltd by Department for Transport
DfTc - Department for Transport · Awarded contract
AwardedAwarded Contract for Web-Based Bias Detection Writing Software to Be Applied Ltd by Department for Transport
Awarded 12 Jun 2023
Ended 2y 5mo ago1y term
Awarded 12 June 2023Expired 12 June 2024
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DfTc - Department for Transport awarded a contract to Be Applied Ltd for the provision of a web-based assistive writing software tool specializing in identifying bias in job descriptions and advertising.
The platform analyzes language associated with protected characteristics (age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation) and recommends alternatives to improve candidate experience.
The procurement was conducted via open competition following a call for expressions of interest.
The contract duration is 1 year, with provisions to upgrade user numbers based on departmental needs and budget.
The maximum budget allocated is £16,500 excluding VAT.
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