Award

Provision of Digital Accessibility Auditing Service

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Award

09 May 2025 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Digital Accessibility Auditing Service" was conducted by the Crown Commercial Service on behalf of the Cabinet Office. This contract, classified under the industry category of IT software packages, focuses on services within the United Kingdom. The process followed a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement and has now reached the award stage. The contract was valued at £450,000 and initially tendered to close on 1st April 2025. The awarded contract period extends from 14th April 2025 to 13th April 2028.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing digital accessibility solutions, specifically those capable of delivering comprehensive auditing services. Though the awarded contract has been directed to The Digital Accessibility Centre Limited, a firm classified as an SME, the involvement of the Crown Commercial Service highlights the importance of maintaining a competitive edge in supplying such innovative IT services. While this contract was not specifically marked for SMEs or VCSEs, the scope and scale of this procurement suggest that businesses with strong technical expertise in digital accessibility will find growth potential in similar future opportunities commissioned by governmental entities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Digital Accessibility Auditing Service

Notice Description

Digital Accessibility Auditing Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0048bc82-7f4c-47da-ab06-8f80804a1adc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eff6789e-4f66-42fb-9705-04f3b3120935
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 13 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY CENTRE

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