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Accessibility Audit Testing - Get Flood Risk Information for Planning

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Accessibility Audit Testing - Get Flood Risk Information for Planning" was initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England. This contract falls under the auditing services category with a value of £6,000. The procurement method used was selective, and it was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 13th January 2022, while the contract period commenced on 1st February 2022 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2022. The contract has been awarded to the Digital Accessibility Centre (DAC) Ltd, which is responsible for conducting independent accessibility testing, including automated and manual audits.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in accessibility services, auditing, or digital compliance. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in delivering auditing services for digital platforms would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate growth as businesses often seek experienced partners to ensure users with disabilities can access essential information effectively, thus enhancing service usability across various sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Accessibility Audit Testing - Get Flood Risk Information for Planning

Notice Description

The team are commissioning independent accessibility testing of the 'Get flood risk information for planning' service. Testing will include automated testing (if appropriate), along with an expert manual compliance audit and testing by users with a range of disabilities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ebb0b6aa-fbff-443d-be0f-7d52c7f88659
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0cbfd4d-146c-4c5a-a3f8-3c9e0d27a8df
Current Stage
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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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Ed Butler
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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

DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY CENTRE (DAC

Further Information

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