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PDF Accessibility Tagging

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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09 Sep 2022 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract for PDF Accessibility Tagging services valued at £300,000. The procurement method used was selective, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on July 20, 2022, and the contract period is set from September 16, 2022, to September 15, 2024. The location for service delivery is specified as United Kingdom, including postcodes like SW1P 4DR.

This tender by the Department for Transport presents business growth opportunities for specialist accessibility suppliers with expertise in PDF tagging to conform to WCAG 2.1 AA standard. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses focusing on software packages and information systems could benefit from participating in this procurement process, aimed at enhancing accessibility for users of assistive technology in various territories.

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Notice Title

PDF Accessibility Tagging

Notice Description

The requirement is for specialist accessibility suppliers with expert skills in tagging high volumes of PDFs to conform to the WCAG 2.1 AA standard. Tags provide the logical structure and reading order of content accessed by users of assistive technology like screen readers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff006bd0-e1b9-44e3-85a6-603dec26126b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0407f01e-86fd-417f-9d00-02471cd3a413
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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
9 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2022 - 15 Sep 2024 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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIG INCLUSION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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