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Accessibility audit provider

NHS ENGLAND

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20 Jan 2026 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

In the recently completed procurement process, NHS England acted as the buying organisation, seeking services for an "Accessibility audit provider". The focus was on delivering accessibility audits across digital products and services to comply with accessibility regulations and guidelines. The industry category is health services, and the procurement was undertaken in England, United Kingdom. The process stage is labelled as 'award', with a contract period from 12th January 2026 to 30th November 2027, following a tender period that ended on 1st December 2025. The procurement method used was 'selective', specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a project value amounting to £226,000.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) focusing on accessibility services within the health sector. The successful supplier, Dig Inclusion LTD, reflects the suitability of SMEs for this contract, indicating a favourable environment for similar businesses to compete. Enterprises experienced in digital compliance and assistive technology development or management within the UK can considerably benefit by aligning their offerings with accessibility regulations, thereby tapping into the public sector's technological enhancement initiatives.

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Notice Title

Accessibility audit provider

Notice Description

To deliver accessibility audits across its digital products and services. This work is essential to ensure compliance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard, and to support inclusive access for all users, including those using assistive technologies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b57ad3c0-6038-4083-a25d-c7c54baacc74
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceb0c24e-9f57-41bb-88eb-c8c5cfb9fd2b
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£226,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£226,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIG INCLUSION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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