Tender

ICO Accessibility Audits

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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Tender

26 Sep 2024 at 09:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is soliciting proposals for “ICO Accessibility Audits” to conduct audits on both internal-facing and external-facing digital services. This tender falls under the industry category of Computer Audit and Testing Services (CPV code 72800000) and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with the tender period concluding on 31st October 2024 at 14:00 UTC. Key dates include the publication date of 26th September 2024 and the contract period, running from 2nd December 2024 to 1st December 2027. The procurement method being employed is an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital accessibility audits and compliance, with a total contract value of £300,000. Organisations that can demonstrate experience in providing comprehensive audit services and ensuring adherence to accessibility standards across digital platforms are particularly well-suited to compete. In addition, while this project is not earmarked for SMEs specifically, it opens doors for VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) to contribute valuable expertise to the ICO’s initiatives, thus fostering potential business growth and increased market presence in the field of computer audit and testing services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ICO Accessibility Audits

Notice Description

The ICO requires an accessibility auditor to audit internal facing digital services and external facing digital services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d56fcac2-3a68-4a3b-b59d-1de9c789f8c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aaf9bd4-afab-4771-8ec1-868f215922d5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WILMSLOW
Postcode
SK9 5AF
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Wilmslow West and Chorley
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Further Information

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