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CPT_24_40 Accessibility testing services

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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19 Dec 2024 at 08:45

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has completed a procurement process to award a contract under the title "CPT_24_40 Accessibility Testing Services" in the IT services industry category. The contract was awarded to Invuse Limited for the provision of accessibility audits for NAO’s internal applications. The contract, valued at £19,125 inclusive of VAT, will commence on 13th January 2025 and continue for three months until 11th April 2025, with a potential extension of 12 months until 10th April 2026 at the NAO's discretion. The procurement was conducted using a competitive quotation method (below threshold) and is directed primarily at service delivery within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those that offer consulting, software development, and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts due to their agility and specialised expertise. The successful tenderer, Invuse Limited, demonstrates that SMEs with strong competencies in accessibility and IT audits are well-positioned to secure such government contracts, fostering business growth and the potential for extended engagements.

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Notice Title

CPT_24_40 Accessibility testing services

Notice Description

The National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a contract to Invuse Limited who will providing accessibility audits of the NAO internal applications. The contract will commence on Monday 13th January 2025 for three months until Friday 11th April 2025. The contract may be extended by 12 months until Friday 10th April 2026 at the NAO's discretion. The contract value is PS19,125 inclusive of VAT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-babaaef9-1d8a-407c-8471-de8d3fb11dab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d266bd1-b552-48c6-bbfa-11d77571e2e6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
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
£19,125 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,125 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 11 Apr 2025 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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
ima orosei
Contact Email
ima.orosei@nao.org.uk
Contact Phone
44 20 7798 5343

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INVUSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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