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Digital Accessibility Audit Services

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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02 Oct 2023 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for Digital Accessibility Audit Services with a total value of £490,000. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 11th August 2023, and the contract period is from 6th September 2023 to 5th September 2025. The contracting authority is looking for services related to computer audit and statutory audit.

This tender provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the digital accessibility audit services industry to participate. Businesses with expertise in WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards are well-suited to compete. The contract has been awarded to The Digital Accessibility Centre Ltd, offering the chance for growth and collaboration with the Department for International Trade.

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Notice Title

Digital Accessibility Audit Services

Notice Description

DBT requirements for a digital accessibility audit service to ensure compliance with the international WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standard

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9df3cbf2-14e1-485f-8714-fb4f63609cf0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54c813de-7756-41ea-916e-b94a499a6a55
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

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


CPV Codes

72810000 - Computer audit services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£490,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
5 Sep 2023 - 5 Sep 2025 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
Department for Business andTrade
Contact Email
commercialddat@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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

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