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DAC Audits

UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE

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09 Feb 2022 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Hydrographic Office has successfully completed a tender for "DAC Audits" focused on digital accessibility auditing services under the information technology services category. The procurement process utilised a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, citing the CCS Framework - GCloud rationale. The initial contract was signed on 20 December 2021, with a total value of £60,000. The procurement was carried out in the UKK region, specifically in Taunton, where the buying organisation is based.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in digital accessibility and information technology services to engage with government contracts. Companies that can demonstrate strong technical quality, as indicated by the weighted criteria in the procurement process, are particularly well-suited to compete. Given the government's focus on enhancing digital platforms, firms that can ensure compliance with digital accessibility standards, including those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), may find significant growth potential in this sector.

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Notice Title

DAC Audits

Notice Description

Digital Accessibility Auditing Services for digital platforms and new developments

Lot Information

Lot 1

Digital Accessibility Auditing Services for digital platforms and new developments

Procurement Information

CCS Framework - GCloud

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03150d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003698-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 2DN
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Taunton East
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY CENTRE

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