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WP2028- Accessibility audit for GOV.UK

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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08 Feb 2022 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Government Digital Service seeking to conduct an accessibility audit for GOV.UK, with a total contract value of £19,195. This contract falls under the IT services industry and specifically targets consulting and software development. The procurement was executed using a selective method, with the tender period closing on 1st February 2022. The contract commenced on 7th February 2022 and is set to conclude on 7th July 2022, with the delivery address located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specializing in accessibility services, particularly those with expertise in WCAG 2.1 AA compliance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be ideal contenders, as the procurement has been identified as suitable for such entities. Companies that possess the capability to conduct thorough accessibility audits and provide detailed, prioritised reporting aligned with government guidelines are well-positioned to compete for future contracts in this area.

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Notice Title

WP2028- Accessibility audit for GOV.UK

Notice Description

WCAG 2.1 AA level accessibility Audit/testing by users with disabilities, and in-house technical experts. Testing aligns with GDS Service Design Manual guidance. Robust, targeted reporting in order of priority (A, AA, AAA level).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-932871e3-feac-4ac1-a786-54f8af0fff14
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4798d56c-3c20-4a6e-8b38-24d6bbdbe860
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,195 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,195 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2022 - 7 Jul 2022 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
GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 8QS
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY CENTRE

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