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0812 Accessibility Partner

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Dec 2019 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has completed a procurement process for the "0812 Accessibility Partner" tender, aimed at providing support to meet WCAG 2.1 AA compliance across their web estate. The contract, valued at £58,989.50, falls under the IT services sector, specifically consulting and software development. The tender was initiated as a selective procurement method under a framework agreement, with the contract period commencing on 9 December 2019 and concluding on 8 December 2020. The tender period ended on 25 October 2019, with the award being announced on 19 November 2019.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in accessibility services and IT consulting. Businesses that can provide expert guidance on web accessibility, compliance testing, and related services will be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts can not only enhance a company's portfolio but also solidify their reputation as leaders in accessibility solutions within the digital landscape.

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Notice Title

0812 Accessibility Partner

Notice Description

Provision of an accessibility 'partner' offering support, guidance and recommendations to enable us to meet WCAG 2.1 AA requirements across our significant web estate. Build understanding and capability across the organisation enabling us to independently test products with our users and assure our content and code accessibility compliance going forward.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6834d013-e852-4a09-a162-8f2ede5ca64c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83854da1-29d1-475a-8d72-7bcb3b1f7cf8
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
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
£58,989 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,989 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2019 - 8 Dec 2020 1-2 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Cara Gale
Contact Email
cara.gale@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
033 30136277

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1LX
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOMENSA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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