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Digital Accessibility Testing & Quality Assurance Service

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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23 Sep 2022 at 09:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for Digital Accessibility Testing & Quality Assurance Service to User Vision Limited. The contract, valued at £200,000, involves auditing website and mobile applications for accessibility and compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA standards. The procurement method was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 5th September 2022 to 4th September 2024, providing opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the services sector to offer digital accessibility testing services. With a focus on ensuring compliance with accessibility standards, businesses with expertise in software management and quality assurance would be well-suited to compete. The contract, procured via G-Cloud 12, is a significant opportunity for suppliers looking to grow their presence in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Accessibility Testing & Quality Assurance Service

Notice Description

This contract is for Supplier to carry out website and mobile applications audit tests to check if the services are accessible and compliant with WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards. Each audit will be agreed via Statement of Work (SoW) and will include deliverables and specific SLAs. This contract has been procured via G-Cloud 12 on Lot 3: cloud Support and is valid for 24 months with 2 optional extensions up to 12 months each. The value of the contract is PS200,000.000+VAT and the charges for each audit will be agreed via SoW.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a0bb9046-c2ac-41a0-aac4-0eef233d26c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/327bf2a7-2b53-418e-bf4b-1cbb3e26e934
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48781000 - System management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2022 - 4 Sep 2024 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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

USER VISION

Further Information

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