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Accessibility testing to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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18 Mar 2022 at 15:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves H M Revenue & Customs seeking a supplier for "Accessibility testing to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines". This service falls under the industry category of Computer audit and testing services and is based in the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract awarded on 31st March 2022, following a selective tender method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £280,000, spans from 18th March 2021 until 31st March 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, to engage in providing accessibility audits to government systems. Companies that specialise in usability testing, accessibility compliance with WCAG 2.1, and those familiar with assistive technologies will find this contract particularly suited to their expertise, allowing them to contribute to enhancing digital service accessibility for users with disabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Accessibility testing to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

Notice Description

Time and Materials contract Contract for a supplier to carry out Accessibility Audits on government systems. This is in order to be compliance with Government Service Standards for Designing Digital Services to meet user needs The purpose of the Accessibility Standards is to ensure that various technologies, such as magnifiers and onscreen reader and assistive settings work with government systems/pages. This includes semi-automated, but mostly manual testing of individual pages, along a User Journey. The supplier must be able to conduct conformance testing against WCAG 2.1; Perform assistive technology compatibility testing; a usability review involving experienced testers with a range of disabilities going through our services and finding accessibility issues.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c8762dbb-c002-461a-890d-25c76814e739
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ad3e082-670d-49c5-9173-a8939234634e
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

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 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
H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SS99 1AA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY CENTRE

Further Information

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