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DfT Digital Accessibility Testing

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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21 Feb 2025 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has recently completed a selective procurement process through a call-off from a framework agreement for the provision of digital accessibility testing services. The awarded contract titled "DfT Digital Accessibility Testing" falls under the IT services industry category, and aims to ensure conformance with legislative requirements and WCAG standards for Digital Services projects. The total contract value is £600,000. The process has reached the award stage, with key dates including the tender period ending on 6th January 2025, and the contract period spanning from 30th January 2025 to 29th January 2028. The legislative requirements apply globally with coverage including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) like the Digital Accessibility Centre, which has been awarded the contract. This opportunity is well-suited for businesses with expertise in IT consulting, software development, internet support, and digital accessibility services. Companies that can deliver on-demand testing services to meet legislative compliance and accessibility standards can benefit from participating in similar tenders, leveraging their specialized capabilities to secure contracts and expand their client base across diverse geographic regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfT Digital Accessibility Testing

Notice Description

Service to provide on-demand accessibility testing for use by Digital Service's projects to ensure conformance with legislative requirements and WCAG standards

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05a4ad97-af5e-4aa6-80d5-4a9b42e18abe
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
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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2025 - 29 Jan 2028 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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Jason Thrupp
Contact Email
jason.thrupp@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07483980296

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
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)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY CENTRE

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