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ICO Web Usability Accessibility Audit

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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10 Jan 2022 at 17:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has completed a procurement process for the project titled "ICO Web Usability Accessibility Audit," aimed at ensuring their website meets the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1. This project falls within the services category, specifically under computer audit services, and is located in Wilmslow, England. The procurement method utilised was a limited competitive quotation below threshold, with the total contract value set at £24,000. The contract period began on 15th November 2021 and will end on 14th November 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in web accessibility and usability audits. Companies knowledgeable in compliance with accessibility regulations can leverage this opportunity to provide essential services to the ICO and potentially expand their client base within the public sector, supporting further growth in this increasingly relevant field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ICO Web Usability Accessibility Audit

Notice Description

The Buyer wishes to ensure that their website https://ico.org.uk/ (including the sub-domain https://icosearch.ico.org.uk/) is accessible to users with disabilities and complies with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 to Level A, AA & AAA, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. The Buyer, therefore, wishes to undertake an accessibility audit of the site and receive recommendations on how to address any issues identified. Following implementation of the recommendations from the audits, the ICO may wish to have the site re-tested to check for compliance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-065ccf5e-2cc9-469a-bc57-b28a87927ded
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e960aaf4-b119-4a12-927c-7b653c926f2b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72810000 - Computer audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
15 Nov 2021 - 14 Nov 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WILMSLOW
Postcode
SK9 5AF
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Wilmslow West and Chorley
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE WEB USABILITY PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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