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User Accessibility Worksheets

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Award

18 Feb 2019 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Work and Pensions, which is seeking to update user accessibility worksheets in the IT services industry, specifically for consulting, software development, and support. The awarded contract, valued at £38,400, commenced on 22nd October 2018 and will conclude on 21st October 2019. This particular tender was awarded through a selective procurement method, following a call-off from a framework agreement. The project location is in London, postal code SW1H 9NA, and the tender stage is currently at the award phase, with relevant documentation published on 18th February 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in accessibility tools and software development, particularly those that specialise in compliance with WCAG 2.0 standards. Organisations such as small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) that focus on assistive technology, screen readers, and voice recognition could find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The focus on user accessibility and effective service delivery indicates a growing market for companies able to provide expert solutions in this area.

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Notice Title

User Accessibility Worksheets

Notice Description

Update user accessibility worksheets and perform testing with all defined Accessibility tools/softwares i.e. JAWS screen reader, Dragon - Voice recognition tool, ZoomText - Screen magnification, SuperNova - Screen magnification and Read & Write along with Color analysis to ensure the updated spreadsheet is working and operable as per WCAG 2.0 Level A, AA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/355e3d1f-f1f1-444d-9b66-77dee6c17f39
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
Large

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
£38,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2018 - 21 Oct 2019 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 WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE

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