Award

Accessibility Audits

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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28 Feb 2025 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has completed the procurement process for "Accessibility Audits" within the computer audit and testing services industry category. This tender, under the open procedure procurement method, encompasses accessibility audits across digital services for both internal and external customers. The awarded contract, valued at £300,000, will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 31st October 2024, with the contract period running from 6th February 2025 to 5th February 2028. Key dates include the award date of 13th February 2025 and the award notice publication date of 28th February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital services and accessibility audits, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The awarded supplier, Solirius Ltd, exemplifies the type of business capable of delivering comprehensive computer audit and testing services, ensuring digital accessibility for various users. Companies with expertise in these areas and a commitment to enhancing digital inclusivity are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes in the future.

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Notice Title

Accessibility Audits

Notice Description

Onboard of a supplier to conduct accessibility audits across our digital services for both internal and external customers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5a34d25-594d-4911-8683-3690a8771557
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/962a2f90-6c6e-4748-a274-c9e91c4e9d47
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2025 - 5 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLIRIUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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