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Accessibility audit

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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12 Dec 2025 at 08:44

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has successfully completed the procurement process for an Accessibility Audit. This contract involved commissioning an external supplier to deliver an audit of various websites and subdomains, with the objective of producing ten accessibility statements that comply with WCAG 2.2 legislation. The procurement method was limited competition, as the project was below the threshold for wider competitive tendering. Having sought three quotes, the Authority selected the most cost-effective supplier, ARAGORN HOSTING LTD, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Chichester. The contract, valued at £29,500 (plus VAT for a gross amount of £35,400), spans from 11th December 2025 to 31st March 2026, reflecting the continued effort to enhance website accessibility compliance across the region.

This tender presents opportunities for growth particularly in the domain of computer audit consultancy services. Businesses specialising in computer audit, testing, and consultancy are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, especially if they can provide cost-efficient solutions within compliance frameworks like WCAG 2.2. SMEs which are agile, cost-effective, and have expertise in auditing and compliance services stand to benefit from such opportunities. The contracting process for this procurement highlights the importance of competitive pricing and specialised knowledge in making bids attractive to public authorities, thereby opening doors for businesses focused on offering such niche services.

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Notice Title

Accessibility audit

Notice Description

We are looking to commission an external supplier to deliver an audit of a wide range of websites and subdomains, and produce 10 accessibility statements listing compliance with WCAG 2.2 legislation. There are a range of suppliers who offer this service, we have sought three quotes and have chosen the most cost effective one.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f467
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082272-2025
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

72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARAGORN HOSTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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