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UK_937- Web Accessibility Audit Services

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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Award

04 Jun 2026 at 12:39

Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a sub-central government public authority, successfully concluded the procurement process for the UK_937 Web Accessibility Audit Services. The contract, awarded through an open procedure, addresses the need for digital accessibility specialists to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.2 and the European Accessibility Act (EN 301 549). The tender process culminated with the contract award on June 4, 2026, to USER VISION LTD. The procurement will provide services remotely over an initial two-year period, with potential extensions up to two additional years. This process was categorized under the services industry, particularly focusing on web editing software development, and officially involved at least 16 submissions from interested parties, many of which were SMEs.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in digital accessibility to expand their service portfolios within the public sector. The requirement for usability testing, auditing, reporting, and assurance services implies that companies skilled in these areas can expect to compete effectively in such tenders. Businesses that can offer innovative compliance solutions for digital platforms and services will benefit from participating. Given its classification under web page editing software development services, technology firms with expertise in developing and auditing digital content for accessibility will find this contract particularly pertinent for growth in the government sector.

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Notice Title

UK_937- Web Accessibility Audit Services

Notice Description

To ensure conformance to WCAG 2.2 and the European Accessibility Act (EN 301 549), the British Council are seeking a digital accessibility specialist that has proven experience in providing usability testing, auditing, reporting and assurance services across a wide range of digital products and services (e.g. websites, registration systems and apps). This contract is for a single supplier working on a rate card model providing services remotely for an initial two (2) year period with the potential to extend on an annual basis (to a maximum of two (2) further years).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An initial two (2) year period with the potential to extend on an annual basis (to a maximum of two (2) further years).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052820-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48224000 - Web page editing software package

72212224 - Web page editing software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£207,720 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£207,720 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£207,720 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 2026Today
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 23 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

USER VISION

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