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Accessibility monitoring - Silktide

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

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13 Aug 2025 at 09:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the University of Derby involves awarding a contract to Silktide Ltd for accessibility monitoring solutions. This contract falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category, specifically employing Silktide as an accessibility tool for maintaining website compliance with legal standards. The contract value is set at £1,117,000, with a direct procurement approach classified as a single tender action, executed below the threshold. This process, now in the award stage, began with an active award on the 31st of January, 2025. The contract will span from the 1st of February, 2025, to the 31st of January, 2029, covering services primarily located in Derby, England.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for SMEs focused on developing compliance software or digital monitoring solutions, a sector suitable given the accessibility monitoring tool's nature. Businesses in this field, particularly those specialising in affordable, scalable software packages, could see growth by demonstrating their capability in meeting legal obligations efficiently. Participation in projects like this allows for the strengthening of market presence and the building of a portfolio robust with high-value contracts, fostering long-term business expansion.

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Notice Title

Accessibility monitoring - Silktide

Notice Description

Silktide has been chosen as the university's accessibility monitoring tool. It provides an ongoing solution to meet our legal obligation of maintaining an accessible website. The software offers an affordable and effective way to ensure compliance with accessibility standards, automatically scanning and testing any changes or new pages as they are created. This allows the digital team to focus on building new content, rather than manually checking and approving other team members' work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c82ecc3-560d-4e34-9a05-0dd03ba890c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eb1cccd-c160-435a-a5ee-577c8af1a90e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,389 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,117,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2029 4-5 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
UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 1GB
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Allestree
Westminster Constituency
Mid Derbyshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SILKTIDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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