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Digital Accessibility Audit

COMPANIES HOUSE

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28 Nov 2025 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

Companies House has concluded a procurement process for a service titled "Digital Accessibility Audit," which focuses on digital accessibility testing within the computer audit and testing services industry. This contract was initiated through a selective procurement method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage, with the contract awarded to Digital Accessibility Centre on 17th October 2025. The contract period commenced on 14th November 2025 and is set to end on 13th November 2028, with a total contract value of £300,000. This opportunity spans multiple regions within the United Kingdom and includes territories such as Guernsey and Jersey.

Business growth opportunities within digital accessibility services are fostered by this tender, making it particularly suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the procurement specifications that favour small and social enterprises. Companies specialising in computer audit and testing services are especially well-positioned to compete, given the focus on digital accessibility testing. The expansive regional coverage can support business expansion initiatives across different UK regions and neighbouring territories, encouraging potential suppliers to innovate and expand their offerings in digital accessibility solutions.

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Notice Title

Digital Accessibility Audit

Notice Description

Provision of Digital Accessibility Testing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08739252-e126-4de6-a5af-eed086ab00ee
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2025 - 13 Nov 2028 3-4 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
COMPANIES HOUSE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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