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Website Accessibility Audit and Testing Services

THE PENSIONS REGULATOR

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18 May 2021 at 07:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Pensions Regulator has completed a procurement process for "Website Accessibility Audit and Testing Services", aimed at providing accessibility audit and testing to ensure compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1. This contract, valued at £16,500, falls under the IT services category and was conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. It was awarded on 13 May 2021 and will remain active until 5 June 2023, with the tender period closing on 7 May 2021. The project is located in Brighton, England.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in IT services, particularly those focused on accessibility solutions. Businesses with expertise in web compliance and testing will find this procurement an excellent chance to expand their operations and build a reputation in the public sector, particularly given the increasing emphasis on digital accessibility and compliance with national standards.

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Notice Title

Website Accessibility Audit and Testing Services

Notice Description

Provision of accessibility audit and testing services for TPR's website to ensure it is compliant with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a2255f4e-cad5-48db-bba7-973b804d8c0b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d3b2577-08ff-4229-8455-ccde406c3819
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jun 2021 - 5 Jun 2023 1-2 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
THE PENSIONS REGULATOR
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
aprocurement@tpr.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 4DW
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
West Hill & North Laine
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVIC COMPUTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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