Award

ICO Accessibility Audits

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Apr 2025 at 15:05

Tender

26 Sep 2024 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has initiated a procurement process titled "ICO Accessibility Audits" within the "Computer audit and testing services" category. Located in the North West of England, specifically Wilmslow, UKD region, this process has reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 6th February 2025. The procurement method was open, with electronic and written submissions accepted, and the tender period concluded on 31st October 2024.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities, particularly for businesses in the auditing and testing services sector. The contract involves conducting accessibility audits across the ICO's digital services for both internal and external customers, providing an excellent chance for firms specialising in accessibility and digital compliance. Large enterprises, as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to compete, with a focus on quality and cost efficiency. The winning bidder is Solirius Ltd, demonstrating that businesses with robust expertise in computer audit and testing services can benefit significantly from such public contracts.

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Notice Title

ICO Accessibility Audits

Notice Description

A supplier to conduct accessibility audits across our digital services for both internal and external customers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A supplier to conduct accessibility audits across our digital services for both internal and external customers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a318
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016025-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20251 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
INFORMATION COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE
Additional Buyers

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ico.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3304146315

Buyer Location

Locality
WILMSLOW
Postcode
SK9 5AF
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Wilmslow West and Chorley
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLIRIUS

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