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Provision of Digital Disability Accessibility Services/Audits

HS2

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25 Jan 2023 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, HS2, has awarded a contract for the Provision of Digital Disability Accessibility Services/Audits in the Computer audit and testing services category. The procurement method used was selective, with a tender period ending on 13th January 2023. The contract is valued at £200,000 and has a contract period starting on 23rd January 2023 and ending on 22nd January 2027. The location of the procurement is Birmingham, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in digital accessibility and audit services to engage with HS2. The contract is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses interested in providing services to ensure websites and digital products comply with accessibility standards should consider competing for this contract.

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Notice Title

Provision of Digital Disability Accessibility Services/Audits

Notice Description

Provision of assessments and audits to ensure that all of HS2 Ltd's websites and digital products are accessible to all users, regardless of age and / or ability and that all areas comply with level AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) which is the UK government recommended standard. For an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7651a88-2bd7-4dc8-b94f-2b40d212932b
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2023 - 22 Jan 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HS2
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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