Award

Disability and accessibility testing services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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25 Apr 2019 at 14:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for disability and accessibility testing services, classified under IT services consulting, software development, and support. This contract, valued at £250,000, was published on 25 April 2019, with a contract period starting from 1 May 2019 and ending on 30 April 2021. The procurement method used was a selective process via a call-off from a framework agreement, and the services are intended for delivery across various locations, including the UK and overseas territories.

This opportunity is particularly beneficial for businesses that specialise in disability and accessibility services, as well as those offering IT consulting solutions. Organisations that are well-suited to compete in this tender include voluntary and community sector enterprises, which can leverage their expertise to meet the requirements established by the Department for Education. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can expand their portfolio and contribute to enhancing accessibility in education.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Disability and accessibility testing services

Notice Description

Contract awarded

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-552de17a-4448-4511-b67b-a1172cdd2df1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0abfec8-1b46-416d-a356-d1c58e04246e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2021 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE DIGITAL ACCESSABILITY CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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