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Accessibility Audit

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Award

04 Dec 2025 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the 'Accessibility Audit' contract, facilitated by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, is in the award stage. This contract falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet and support. Located primarily in the United Kingdom, the procurement was initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement, employing a selective method. The tender period concluded on 10th November 2025, and the contract period is set from 17th November 2025 to 16th November 2026. The total contract value is £200,000, awarded to Digital Accessibility Centre Ltd.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering expertise in accessibility consulting. With an emphasis on inclusion of SMEs, the contract is well-suited for small to medium enterprises looking to expand their reach in government services procurement. IT service providers with the capability to deliver comprehensive audits and developments will find this contract an excellent opportunity to enhance their portfolio while contributing to governmental accessibility initiatives.

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Notice Title

Accessibility Audit

Notice Description

Accessibility Audit

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/887e7d4e-96f3-4ffc-8df3-94f32cbd4f13
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2026 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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