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PDF Checker Tool with Remediation to make PDFs Accessible

HEREFORD AND WORCESTER FIRE AUTHORITY

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18 Dec 2025 at 14:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Hereford and Worcester Fire Authority has completed a procurement process for a "PDF Checker Tool with Remediation to make PDFs Accessible" under a direct procurement method, specifically "Below threshold - without competition". This procurement aligns with the legal basis set by the UKPGA 2023/54. The service contract, awarded to Recite Me Limited, focuses on the IT services industry, particularly consulting, software development, and support. Awarded on 17 December 2025, the contract is set to begin on 1 January 2026 and will conclude on 31 December 2028, with a total contract value of £19,615 excluding VAT, extending across multiple regions within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, especially those with expertise in software accessibility and PDF remediation tools. Although the contract was awarded directly and without competition, such procurement processes highlight the demand within public authorities for niche IT solutions that enhance document accessibility. SMEs with innovative solutions in improving digital compliance and accessibility standards could leverage similar opportunities, positioning themselves for future collaborations with entities like the Hereford and Worcester Fire Authority and other sub-central government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PDF Checker Tool with Remediation to make PDFs Accessible

Notice Description

PDF Checker Tool with Remediation to make PDFs Accessible as required by the Home Office

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f93b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084427-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£19,615 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORD AND WORCESTER FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hwfire.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR3 8SP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wychavon
Electoral Ward
North Claines & Salwarpe
Westminster Constituency
Droitwich and Evesham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RECITE ME

Further Information

Notice Documents

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