Tender

Digital Accessibility Testing and Quality Assurance Service

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Tender

26 Mar 2024 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a Digital Accessibility Testing and Quality Assurance Service, valued at £200,000. This service involves ensuring HMCTS websites comply with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines before public release. The procurement method is selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ends on 6th February 2023, with a contract period from 27th March 2023 to 26th March 2026. The service will be delivered in London, postal code SW1H 9AJ, and is classified under IT services.

This tender from the Ministry of Justice presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly invited to participate. By providing a vital quality assurance service, successful bidders can enhance their credentials in the public sector IT landscape, potentially leading to further business expansion and partnerships.

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Notice Title

Digital Accessibility Testing and Quality Assurance Service

Notice Description

Accessibility testing is mandated for all HMCTS websites before they are published for general use by the public to ensure they are compliant with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) in line with The Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51b02e32-c99f-4067-a124-b9f120647e31
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Mar 2023 - 26 Mar 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hmctsreformcommercialteam@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
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

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