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Accessibility Testing and Audit of DVSA Digital Services

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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26 Jan 2026 at 16:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Accessibility Testing and Audit of DVSA Digital Services," was conducted by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), a body governed by public law located in Nottinghamshire, UK. The contract focuses on auditing services, ensuring digital services' compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). This contract, categorised under services, was awarded without prior publication, following a mini-competition from the CCS Framework. The contract was awarded on 15th May 2025 and the procurement stage has been completed as of 26th January 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £250,000, was actively in place during this period.

This tender offers growth opportunities particularly for businesses in the field of digital auditing services, with a focus on accessibility compliance. The process involved was a limited procurement method, well-suited for companies experienced in accessibility testing or auditing, especially those capable of addressing compliance with accessibility guidelines. The contract was awarded to THE DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY CENTRE LIMITED, indicating market potential for small to medium-sized enterprises capable of delivering specialised digital services and compliance solutions. Businesses looking to expand their services in public contracts related to digital compliance may find similar opportunities beneficial.

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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-060efa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006818-2026
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
26 Jan 20263 weeks 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
DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Contact Email
commercialenquiries@dvsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG2 1AW
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Meadows
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY CENTRE

Further Information

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