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GB-Manchester: ACE 673 STA - Accessibility Audit

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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17 Feb 2025 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England has completed the procurement process titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 673 STA - Accessibility Audit," which falls under the industry category of Software programming and consultancy services (CPV code 72200000). The tender involved an audit of the ACE website to assess its compliance with the WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards. Key dates include the procurement period ending on 28 January 2025, the contract start date on 1 February 2025, and the end date on 30 April 2025. The procurement process, which has now reached the Award stage, was awarded to AbilityNet with a contract value of GBP 27,071. The project spans various regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in web accessibility audits and consultancy services. Companies equipped with expertise in WCAG 2.2 standards and user testing can leverage this project to expand their portfolio and gain recognition. While the specific procurement method details were not disclosed, the completion of this award indicates a lucrative market for SMEs like AbilityNet, demonstrating potential growth avenues for similar small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on digital compliance and accessibility consultancy.

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Notice Title

GB-Manchester: ACE 673 STA - Accessibility Audit

Notice Description

Undertaking an audit of the ACE website to establish how ACE performs against the current standard for accessibility WCAG 2.2. This will include expert testing against the Standard, user testing, a compliance report outlining steps needed to achieve WCAG 2.2, support updating the accessibility statement on the website and an accreditation certificate

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d103c315-3b3e-460f-9537-5bb07459cb95
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2728400f-0128-44af-83d0-c472df1e6cae
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,071 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,071 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 30 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
THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 1FN
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABILITYNET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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