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Accessibility Audit of Consular services

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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14 Feb 2020 at 08:50

Summary of the contracting process

The FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE conducted a procurement process for the title "Accessibility Audit of Consular services," aimed at securing auditing services focused on compliance with accessibility standards for its digital products. The procurement occurred in London, United Kingdom, with a contract value of £30,000. The tender was part of a selective procurement method, resulting in an award to THE DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY CENTRE LIMITED. The contract period commenced on 13th January 2020 and concluded on 31st March 2020, following a tender period that ended on 29th November 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in accessibility auditing and related services. Companies with expertise in conducting manual compliance audits and testing for a variety of disabilities would be ideal candidates for future contracts of a similar nature. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to benefit from such opportunities, as demonstrated by the procurement's focus on inclusive service provision.

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Notice Title

Accessibility Audit of Consular services

Notice Description

An independent accessibility testing for a range of services that fall under the umbrella term 'Consular Services'. Testing to include an expert manual compliance audit and testing by users with a range of disabilities. Making sure FCO digital products/services are usable and comply with the relevant Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) wherever possible.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89d45a18-5a03-4792-880b-54a9081e79a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a738e26b-11f0-4bce-91b6-5ebc13a965d8
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 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
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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