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Accessibility Testing Support

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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15 Jan 2025 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED has awarded a contract for Accessibility Testing Support, under the industry category of Program Testing Software Package (CPV: 48986000) and Technical Testing Services (CPV: 71632000). The project entails on-site accessibility testing of user-facing elements of ElasticSearch (Kabana), JupyterHub, and PostgreSQL tools, complying with WCAG 2.2 standards. The process is aimed to aid in the implementation of Microsoft Azure Stack Hub for the Data Science Business based in Manchester, North West, UK. The total contract value is £25,000 GBP, with the contract starting from 27 January 2025 and concluding on 31 March 2025. This tender has been awarded, following a competitive quotation procedure (below threshold) with the tender period ending on 23 December 2024.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and technical testing services, particularly those with expertise in accessibility compliance and experience with tools like ElasticSearch, JupyterHub, and PostgreSQL. Small and medium enterprises could particularly benefit from participating in similar procurement opportunities due to the suitability criteria, which favour SMEs. Companies with experience in supporting Microsoft Azure deployments and enhancing accessibility in digital platforms would be well-positioned to compete in this sector and leverage this contract to foster business growth.

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Notice Title

Accessibility Testing Support

Notice Description

A request to undertake on-site accessibility testing of the user facing elements of the ElasticSearch (Kabana), JupyterHub & PostgreSQL tools in accordance with WCAG 2.2. This is the support the implementation Microsoft Azure Stack Hub to be used the Data Science Business based in Manchester (GMP NW) Additional information: NA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5171ea33-7c80-41ca-b364-bcc074b7529a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ee1af8e-ee67-42e4-be62-2543e1d81935
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

48986000 - Program testing software package

71632000 - Technical testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 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
BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LILLIE ROAD
Postcode
SW6 1TR
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)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Electoral Ward
West Kensington
Westminster Constituency
Chelsea and Fulham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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