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Accessibility Testing and Audit of DVSA Digital Services

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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22 Jan 2026 at 16:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Accessibility Testing and Audit of DVSA Digital Services" was conducted by the Department for Transport through its agency, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on auditing, with the need to assess the accessibility of digital services, ensuring compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). The process reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 15th May 2025. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically, a mini competition from a CCS Framework. The project covers the UK region, emphasizing a clear focus on enhancing digital accessibility within government services.

The awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in digital auditing and accessibility consulting, particularly those that can demonstrate expertise in WCAG compliance. It was awarded to THE DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY CENTRE LIMITED, a small to medium enterprise. Businesses looking to expand their services in digital accessibility, especially those with experience in public sector projects, would find this area ripe for growth due to the government's ongoing commitment to improving accessibility standards in digital services. Such projects are ideal for companies familiar with CCS Frameworks and procurement procedures without prior publication.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Accessibility Testing and Audit of DVSA Digital Services

Notice Description

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) need to ensure that digital services are accessible. This includes ensuring that services have been tested with users who have access needs and that services are compliant with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) need to ensure that digital services are accessible. This includes ensuring that services have been tested with users who have access needs and that services are compliant with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards.

Procurement Information

Mini Competition from CCS Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060caf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005931-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Contact Email
commercialenquiries@dvsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY CENTRE

Further Information

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