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Provision of Digital Accessibility Training

CPS

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19 Jan 2024 at 10:16

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has awarded a contract for the provision of Digital Accessibility Training valued at £396,338. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 17th May 2023 to 16th May 2025, with the tender period ending on 29th March 2023. The buying organisation, CPS, located in London, identified under the CPV classification for staff training services. The training aims to ensure equality and diversity in the workplace, making use of assistive technology software to meet legal requirements.

This tender for Digital Accessibility Training presents opportunities for businesses specializing in staff training services, particularly those experienced in providing accessibility training to meet legal standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations suitable to compete. Businesses aiming to enhance workplace diversity and meet legal obligations should consider this tender as a growth opportunity within the services category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Digital Accessibility Training

Notice Description

Under the Equality Act 2010, CPS is required to fulfil its commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace. As part of this commitment, training is provided in the use of assistive technology software to ensure that all staff have an equal opportunity to make best use of their IT equipment and to meet our legal requirements. This contract supports the CPS strategy to ensure CPS staff have the skills and tools they need to succeed. This training is offered to all staff across the CPS Estate, but it is funded centrally by Digital Information Directorate (DID). There is a requirement for both new users of the software, for refresher training as well as when new versions of software are introduced following central testing and release. The software is also to enable us to be compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2 (WCAG).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3d9616e4-a21a-4d1a-8bd6-8fe622c135b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2307532b-bf58-40a4-a0fb-dc022d98bc9c
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£396,338 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£396,338 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
16 May 2023 - 16 May 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
CPS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EA
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIGHT AND SOUND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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