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SMarT Accessibility Testing

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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18 Nov 2025 at 08:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed the procurement process titled "SMarT Accessibility Testing," focusing on delivering digital accessibility testing services to ensure alignment with WCAG 2.2 standards. This procurement falls under the "Computer audit services" category and involves multiple locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and Europe. The procurement was executed via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded on 1st September 2025, with the contract period spanning from 3rd November to 2nd December 2025. The award was published on 18th November 2025, reflecting a value of £9,725.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in digital accessibility and compliance services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such procurements due to their flexibility and innovative capabilities in service delivery. Businesses with expertise in computer audit services can tap into the expanding need for digital accessibility solutions, further diversifying their service offerings and growing their presence in the public sector. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a company’s portfolio and establish a strong foothold within the public service domain.

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Notice Title

SMarT Accessibility Testing

Notice Description

Digital Accessibility testing for SMarT Service to align the Service to WCAG 2.2 standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-559a9b91-184a-49e9-83ea-3a486a5eea1b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b7c0357-a845-4daa-a660-d44a5cd986f2
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72810000 - Computer audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,725 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,725 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 Dec 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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