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Digital Accessibility Testing

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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04 Apr 2025 at 10:54

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Summary of the contracting process

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Digital Accessibility Testing," classified under Computer Audit and Testing Services (CPV 72800000). The tender, conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, was awarded on 2nd April 2025. The contract is aimed at performing accessibility audits on government systems to meet Government Service Standards for Designing Digital Services, ensuring compatibility with various assistive technologies. The contract period spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, with a total value of £300,000. The services will be delivered across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in digital accessibility and compliance services. Businesses with expertise in manual and semi-automated accessibility testing, particularly those focusing on improving user journeys on digital platforms, will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The awarded supplier, The Digital Accessibility Centre Limited, is an SME and VCSE based in Wales, indicating that the procurement process is inclusive of smaller enterprises and those with a social impact focus. Engaging in such contracts can provide long-term growth and establish a strong presence in the public sector digital compliance market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Accessibility Testing

Notice Description

Contract for Accessibility Audits on government systems. This is in order to be in compliance with Government Service Standards for Designing Digital Services to meet user needs. The purpose of the Accessibility Standards is to ensure that various technologies, such as magnifiers and onscreen reader and assistive settings work with government systems/pages. This includes semi-automated, but mostly manual testing of individual pages, along a User Journey.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/753cb9de-a1f8-4290-ac38-eda3e90b54b3
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
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 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
H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SS99 1AA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY CENTRE

Further Information

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