Planning

Request for Information - Accessibility Software

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY

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Planning

17 Aug 2023 at 13:17

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool John Moores University is conducting a planning stage procurement process for Request for Information on Accessibility Software. The university aims to address issues around equal access to digital content to support students with disabilities. The engagement end date for this market research is set for 1st September 2023 in Liverpool, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in software packages and information systems to compete. Businesses that can provide cloud-based accessibility software solutions catering to the education sector are well-suited to participate. The university is seeking a solution to enhance online learning opportunities while complying with accessibility standards according to international guidelines.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information - Accessibility Software

Notice Description

LJMU are conducting market research for Accessibility Software Therefore we request companies with the capability we require completed the Request For Information Document The new Digital Accessibility Regulations became law in September 2018: Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. These regulations are designed to improve access to Further and Higher Education and contribute to the Government's ambition to close disability attainment and progression gaps. Public Sector websites and mobile applications are required to comply with the international accessibility standard across a timeframe, with an end date of 23 September 2020. Institutions have an expectation to meet the international Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA accessibility standard. The University is seeking to procure an accessibility software solution - Cloud Based. The aim of the is to address issues around equal access to digital content, with specific emphasis on supporting students with disabilities, and in addition to this, the development of staff around digital accessibility. Developing institutional practice in this area is key to change management, and a system such as this will provide continual opportunities for staff to adapt, create accessible content and learn through that process. The University seeks a solution which will enable the institution to provide exceptional opportunities for online learning. Further information regarding our requirement can be accessed via In-tend host - link further on in this notice Additional information: Please register on In-tend , you can access the RFI document from there Please do not make direct contact with the Buyer

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e946f37a-f0cb-454f-8747-70c8c9c8f90e
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L2 2QP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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