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MHCLG Accessibility Testing & Auditing Services

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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28 Jul 2025 at 10:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government (MHCLG) has completed a procurement process for the provision of accessibility testing and auditing services for its digital services. The service aims to ensure that the digital platforms are accessible to as many users as possible. The contract, valued at GBP 3,500,000, was awarded to Digital Accessibility Centre Limited on 8th July 2025, with the contract period scheduled to begin on 2nd October 2025 and end on 1st October 2028. This procurement was managed as a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective method within the information technology services category, and it caters to both SMEs and VCSEs across the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology and digital accessibility services. Companies with expertise in ensuring compliance with accessibility standards would find this tender particularly relevant, especially those in the UK looking to partner with government departments. Given the nature of the service and the involvement of SMEs, it emphasises the UK government's encouragement for smaller enterprises to engage in public procurement, fostering an inclusive business environment and aiding in business expansion through government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MHCLG Accessibility Testing & Auditing Services

Notice Description

Provision of accessibility testing and auditing services to MHCLG, and associated bodies, teams working on digital services. This testing is to ensure the Buyer's services are accessible to as many users as possible. This Contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8e919c5-fffc-4d67-8a53-6cfcd6773b79
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 1 Oct 2028 3-4 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
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialtenders@communities.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0303 444 0000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY CENTRE

Further Information

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