Award

Digital Accessibility Audit

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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01 Aug 2024 at 08:51

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has completed the procurement process for a "Digital Accessibility Audit" under the industry category of Technical Testing Services. Located in the United Kingdom, the procurement stage is now at the Award stage as of 1st August 2024. The contract, valued at £150,000, began on 1st September 2021 and will end on 31st August 2025. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded supplier for this tender is THE DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY CENTRE LIMITED.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital accessibility and technical testing, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The extensive contract period and the reputable buying organisation, the ONS, provide stable long-term engagement, making it an appealing opportunity for businesses seeking to expand their footprint in the digital services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Accessibility Audit

Notice Description

Provision of services to perform accessibility auditing and testing of digital services developed and procured by the ONS to ensure that we are compliant with relevant legislation for our users.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f661812-a8d2-4d32-89fc-cc9cd7c0378e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b98f8021-b51b-42cc-b998-a8c4929530fe
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71632000 - Technical testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2025 4-5 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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
charis.lavis@ons.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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