Award

Accessibility Testing and Auditing Services

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

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17 Oct 2023 at 08:25

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has awarded a contract for Accessibility Testing and Auditing Services on 29th September 2023. The contract, valued at £2,000,000 GBP, was awarded to THE DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY CENTRE LIMITED. The procurement method used was selective, where the tender period ended on 15th September 2023. The contract period is from 2nd October 2023 to 1st October 2025, based in England and falling under information technology services category.

This tender for Accessibility Testing and Auditing Services by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the information technology services industry. Businesses offering accessibility testing services for digital services would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The successful bidder, THE DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY CENTRE LIMITED, showcases the potential growth for specialized businesses catering to digital accessibility needs in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Accessibility Testing and Auditing Services

Notice Description

The Supplier will provide accessibility testing and auditing services to teams working on digital services. This testing is to ensure the Buyer's services are accessible to as many users as possible. Additional information: This is a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service's G-Cloud 13 framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/793ac3cb-59a0-470c-85fd-3f82e001267f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2023 - 1 Oct 2025 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
DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY CENTRE

Further Information

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