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Accessibility Services

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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16 Apr 2025 at 10:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed the procurement process for "Accessibility Services," categorised under Architectural and related services (CPV 71200000) and Construction-related services (CPV 71500000). This project involves conducting access audit surveys, design appraisal reports, and workplace adjustment reports. These services will be delivered across various regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Overseas Territories. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 14 February 2025 and the start of the contract period on 14 April 2025, continuing until 13 April 2028. The total contract value is £6,000,000 GBP, awarded to Jacobs UK Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in accessibility services, architectural consultancies, and construction-related services to engage with and expand their operations through government contracting. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to compete in this domain given the nature of the services required, which include detailed audits, client interactions, and specialised reporting. The awarded contract to Jacobs UK Limited showcases the potential scale and importance of the project, offering substantial growth prospects for relevant businesses in these sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Accessibility Services

Notice Description

The service is to undertake Access Audit Surveys, Design Appraisal reports and Workplace Adjustment reports. The requirement includes: To complete access audits, with pricing on a scheduled basis; Ad-hoc access audits, with pricing as instructed by DWP from time-to-time; To attend client meetings prior to and after audits, prepare and give presentations to DWP stakeholder groups on audit findings. Design appraisal reports - to ensure the proposals and design details are accessible, suggesting areas for improvement if necessary. Workplace Adjustment reports - to produce reports which recommend appropriate building adaptations to meet legislative requirements for named members of staff that have specific or unique requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb38514b-94d0-46da-9ecb-4fc21014c3be
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 13 Apr 2028 3-4 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JACOBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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