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06 Aug 2026 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives commissioned accessibility auditing services for a new accessible framework for Lawmaker. The work is a professional review of accessibility, intended to assess whether the framework meets relevant accessibility requirements. It falls within auditing services and is classified under CPV 79212000. Delivery is in Richmond, England. The buying organisation is The National Archives, based in Richmond. This is a services requirement rather than goods or construction work, and is relevant to suppliers providing accessibility audits, assurance reviews or related compliance assessment for digital or framework-based public services. The requirement is specifically concerned with auditing a new accessible framework for Lawmaker, so firms with experience evaluating accessibility in comparable public-sector or digital environments are likely to be the closest fit.

The procurement is complete and was awarded on 28 July 2026 to Caci Limited. The award value is £12,960. The contract period runs from 31 July 2026 to 31 January 2027. It was conducted as a selective procedure and was a call-off from a framework agreement, rather than a standalone open competition. The tender submission deadline was 28 July 2026 at 5pm. The contract covers one services requirement and the published procurement value matches the awarded value. The award is active, with Caci Limited named as the selected supplier. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises, although the appointed supplier is recorded as a large organisation.

For suppliers that did not win this procurement, the award demonstrates a defined requirement for specialist accessibility auditing by The National Archives, delivered through a framework call-off. A credible competitor for a future requirement of this type would need to show practical capability in auditing accessibility and assessing a new accessible framework for Lawmaker, with evidence that findings can be translated into clear assurance or compliance recommendations. The procurement was suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises, so smaller specialist practices may be competitive where they can demonstrate relevant technical expertise, dependable delivery and public-sector understanding. Experience of accessibility review work at a similar, focused scale would help establish credibility when this buyer next requires comparable assurance services.

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Notice Title

Accessibility Auditing of New accessible framework for Lawmaker

Notice Description

Accessibility Auditing of new accessible framework for Lawmaker

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0981c5bc-2625-4ffc-859f-b4c6d3a18c19
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c11c58be-07f9-421d-827a-c7f6c5b4db2c
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,960 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,960 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The National Archives
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Postcode Area
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Caci Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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