Award

Accessibility Testing for Digital Services

DESNZ

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Award

26 Jan 2024 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded a contract for Accessibility Testing for Digital Services to TestingXperts Ltd. The contract, valued at £20,060 GBP, was awarded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6148 framework agreement. The procurement process started on January 9, 2024, and is scheduled to end on December 17, 2024. The procurement method used was selective procurement. The contracting authority for this process is DESNZ based in Swindon, England.

This tender for Accessibility Testing for Digital Services provides an opportunity for businesses, particularly those offering software testing services, to engage in public sector contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is suitable for SMEs. The location of the contract includes various regions such as British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Businesses interested in providing digital accessibility testing services should consider engaging with the buyer, DESNZ, to explore potential future opportunities in this industry category.

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Notice Title

Accessibility Testing for Digital Services

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** The Department for Business and Trade had a requirement for the provision of Accessibility Testing for Digital Services. This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6148 - Quality Assurance and Testing for IT Systems 2 DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5fe0cbef-cc90-48a5-b18d-5b83a7fece99
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4571f12-2af4-424a-99ca-8e76f6cba63c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72254000 - Software testing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,060 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,060 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2024 - 17 Dec 2024 6-12 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
DESNZ
Contact Name
DDaT Procurement
Contact Email
ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867005

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TESTINGXPERTS

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