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Provision of Audit/Testing for Adherence to WCAG 2.1 AA Regulations

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE : CABINET OFFICE

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18 Nov 2020 at 12:41

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18 Nov 2020 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Crown Commercial Service of the Cabinet Office, centres on the title "Provision of Audit/Testing for Adherence to WCAG 2.1 AA Regulations". This service falls under the category of system quality assurance assessment and review services (CPV code: 72225000) and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is selective, with the contract awarded following a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period lasts from 2nd July 2020 to 28th November 2020, and the total contract value amounts to £176,507.20. The tender was completed with the finalised award reported on 30th June 2020.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in quality assurance and accessibility compliance services, particularly those familiar with WCAG standards. Companies of all sizes may consider participation, though the procurement explicitly indicates non-suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Such contracts can greatly benefit firms looking to expand their reach in public sector services, especially in areas related to digital accessibility compliance and auditing.

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Notice Title

Provision of Audit/Testing for Adherence to WCAG 2.1 AA Regulations

Notice Description

Provision of Audit/Testing for Adherence to WCAG 2.1 AA Regulations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b59f0508-190f-49b5-a90f-a4ce0179cd26
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£176,507 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£176,507 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2020 - 28 Nov 2020 1-6 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE : CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
Crown Commercial Service
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
3450103503

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE

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