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Independent Accessibility Audit of Foundry and Foundry Tools and Products

NHS ENGLAND

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01 Mar 2022 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is conducted by NHS England and involves a tender titled "Independent Accessibility Audit of Foundry and Foundry Tools and Products". This service falls within the health services industry and is located in Leeds, England. The procurement method used is a limited competitive quotation due to its value of £80,000. The tender period concluded on 26th January 2022, with the contract effective from 7th February to 31st March 2022. The award notice for the contract was published on 1st March 2022, confirming the contract awarded to Abledocs Ltd.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing and accessibility services to expand their operations, particularly within the health sector. Companies capable of delivering professional services that meet UK accessibility standards and are familiar with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (W.C.A.G.) would be well-positioned to compete. Given the limited nature of the procurement method, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly accessible, fostering potential business growth in this niche area.

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Notice Title

Independent Accessibility Audit of Foundry and Foundry Tools and Products

Notice Description

Procurement of a professional service to undertake an accessibility and assisted digital audit of the Data Platform. This assessment is required to meet the standards of the UK legislation on Web Content Accessibility Guidelines [W.C.A.G].

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-da0b6d0c-ea42-4bb8-bcae-110f3f69c5bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2681b6c8-1ee2-4aee-931e-2638b138f3c9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,160 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Fakhrul Islam
Contact Email
f.islam5@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
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
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABLEDOCS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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