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UKEF Accessibility Auditor

UK EXPORT FINANCE

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20 Mar 2025 at 17:20

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Export Finance (UKEF) has completed the procurement process for an Accessibility Auditor to assess its compliance with accessibility standards across various online and internal systems. The tender, with an estimated value of £220,000, falls under the industry category of Computer Audit and Testing Services. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the award date of 20 February 2025 and the contract period from 20 February 2025 to 4 November 2027. This opportunity was open to suitable SMEs and VCSEs, located in the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in computer audit and testing services. SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in accessibility assessments are well-positioned to compete for such contracts, as demonstrated by the award to The Digital Accessibility Centre. Collaboration with public sector organisations like UKEF can enhance business credibility, expand market presence, and open avenues for future government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKEF Accessibility Auditor

Notice Description

Accessibility Auditor required to assess UKEF's compliance with accessibility standards across various online and internal systems.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8fc34aa6-7972-46f3-a5d4-2513bb4fc73a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46a86d7a-d70f-467a-a7b2-2e11ddee28ae
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

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2025 - 4 Nov 2027 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
UK EXPORT FINANCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukexportfinance.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HQ
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
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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