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BT103 - Digital Accessibility Support Services

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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13 Feb 2025 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council has completed the procurement process for "BT103 - Digital Accessibility Support Services", classified under Software testing (CPV code 72254000). This tender, requested by the Digital & Innovation Tech Adoption and Accessibility Team, aims to provide support for users with accessibility needs in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 12 February 2025 and will end on 11 February 2027, with the total contract value amounting to £99,600.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital accessibility, software consultancy, and computer audit and testing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as the procurement demonstrates a commitment to equal opportunity consultancy services. Blazie Engineering Ltd, an SME based in Buckinghamshire, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the council's support for smaller businesses in the technical services sector.

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Notice Title

BT103 - Digital Accessibility Support Services

Notice Description

Digital Accessibility Support Services for WCC users with accessibility needs. Requested by Digital & Innovation Tech Adoption and Accessibility Team for device refresh project and BAU activities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb36466c-d596-4a97-88bf-e25e33865a42
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e78051e-ecfa-403b-a1a5-edfb397780a2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

72254000 - Software testing

72266000 - Software consultancy services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2025 - 11 Feb 2027 1-2 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
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
The Buying Team
Contact Email
buyingteam@westminster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLAZIE ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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