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Accessibility Guides

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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29 Jul 2025 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University has recently concluded a public procurement process for the development of "Accessibility Guides" pertinent to its estate, awarding the contract to Disabled Enabled Ltd. This procurement falls within the services category, specifically in IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support, and was processed under a limited competition method. The work aligns with Welsh devolved regulations and is being executed in Swansea, UK, starting from 22 July 2025 and ending on 31 May 2028. The contract, valued at £51,350 (excluding VAT), was formalised on 21 July 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in IT services to engage with academic institutions, particularly those capable of delivering expertise in accessibility solutions. The contract with Swansea University, facilitated by a limited competitive process, reflects a preference for targeted and tailored services from providers familiar with the nuanced needs of public authorities, thus offering ample scope for business development within educational and public sector procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

Accessibility Guides

Notice Description

Accessibility guides for the University estate

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056852
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043964-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,350 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2025 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Laura Miles
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+441792 602779

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DISABLED ENABLED

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