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AccessAble Survey & Application

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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28 Jun 2024 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for the "AccessAble Survey & Application" contract, which falls under the services category for accessibility surveys and application provision. The University, located in Edinburgh, UK, appointed AccessAble without prior publication of a call for competition. The tender aimed to enhance accessibility features, and AccessAble is the sole provider identified for this service. The contracting authority, the University of Edinburgh, awarded the contract to AccessAble with a value of £220,000, signed on 25th June 2024.

This tender for accessibility surveys and application provision by the University of Edinburgh offers opportunities for businesses specialised in survey services or application service providers. Businesses that can provide technical expertise and quality services, especially those dealing with accessibility improvements and survey data analysis, would be well-suited to compete. The process, involving limited procurement with a focus on technical criteria, presents a chance for businesses to contribute to accessibility improvements at the University's estate in Edinburgh, UK.

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Notice Title

AccessAble Survey & Application

Notice Description

Accessibility surveys and application provision for staff, students and the general public.

Lot Information

Lot 1

AccessAble will be offering an enhanced service, amplifying the information available to include larger scale photos that allow user to zoom and 360-degree scans on accessible WCs and teaching spaces. They will provide Best Practice Reports and Accessibility Improvement Reports to assist the Estates Department programme accessibility improvement works through Small Projects and help inform the brief for larger capital projects.

Procurement Information

The University has appointed AccessAble to conduct accessibility surveys to provide data for its website, allowing visitors to view entrances, accessible wcs/facilities and teaching spaces. AccessAble have been identified as the only provider of this service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047880
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019851-2024
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

72416000 - Application service providers

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20241 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
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mark.eardley@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESSABLE

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