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Digital Accessiblity Centre

OFSTED

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28 Apr 2020 at 09:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Digital Accessibility Centre" contract was conducted by OFSTED, which serves as the buying organisation. This contract falls within the IT services industry category and was located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period ended on 15 December 2019, with the contract subsequently awarded on 28 December 2019, covering a duration from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2021. The estimated value of the contract is £71,760, with individual project costs around £6,000.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital accessibility services, particularly those that can ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 level AA standards and offer tailored testing solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future, given their agility to address bespoke project requirements. Providers with experience in utilising assistive technologies will particularly benefit from this growing demand within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Accessiblity Centre

Notice Description

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. The contract has been procured using Crown Commercial Services Cloud Framework, Lot 3 Support for the provision Digital Accessibility Services. This contract is for the provision of Digital Accessibility Testing Services to ensure Ofsted's website / digital applications are checked against and compliant with WCAG 2.1 level AA standards, and has been tested with assistive technologies. The services will be delivered in bespoke projects agreed with the supplier as and when needed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-19e15071-6b5f-44f0-a01c-3858ea573537
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/558be3ee-0447-4fe7-a31c-9db21a4e64c6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£6,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,760 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 2-3 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
OFSTED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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