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Website Accessibility Services

N H S BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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28 Mar 2018 at 11:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has recently completed a procurement process for "Website Accessibility Services," focusing on computer audit and testing services. The contract was initiated through a selective procurement method, utilising a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 10th January 2018, while the contract is set to run from 22nd January 2018 to 21st January 2020. The services require delivery in the North East of England, with the awarded contract valued at £19,300.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in website accessibility and assistive technology services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can offer consultancy, training, and compliance auditing in accordance with WCAG 2.0 AAA standards would be well-suited to compete in this domain. The focus on raising accessibility awareness and enhancing digital services could foster significant business growth for those aligned with the NHSBSA's objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Website Accessibility Services

Notice Description

The provision services in relation to Accessibility and assistive technologies for cloud based services (websites/front end applications). Phase 1 Services * To review and produce a gap analysis, against required standards, of the NHSBSA checklist/processes/tools currently in place; * Provide advisory consultancy services, recommendations and training on how to use screen readers/assistive technology; * Provide advisory services to assist in defining the NHSBSA strategy; * Jointly create a process/policy/tools/implementation for accessibility testing; * Training for staff to raise awareness of accessibility and how to design and consider accessibility at the beginning of the process; Phase 2 Services * Review the strategy/tools/process at periodic stages through the term of the contract and provide services on a call off basis to make improvements/recommendations and assist in their implementation; * On a call off basis, carry out accessibility audits on projects to ensure compliance with Accessibility Standard WCAG 2.0 AAA.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-25e3005c-60e6-4c88-ae66-2c11a1e76328
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0b08611-97fc-4307-854e-f6857270953d
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2018 - 21 Jan 2020 1-2 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
N H S BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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