Tender

UK_937- Web Accessibility Audit Services

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 12:31

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has initiated an open tender process for "UK_937- Web Accessibility Audit Services". This procurement process, with an end date for tender submissions on 9th March 2026, seeks to engage a digital accessibility specialist to ensure adherence to WCAG 2.2 and the European Accessibility Act. The successful contractor will provide auditing, usability testing, and assurance services across various digital platforms such as websites and apps. The contract will be under a rate card model for an initial duration of two years, with potential annual extensions up to a maximum of four years in total. The services will be delivered remotely from within the United Kingdom, and related submissions must be made in English.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital accessibility and software development, specifically those experienced in web page editing software development. It is particularly well-suited for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) given the buyer's inclusion criteria. Companies looking to expand their service offerings within the public sector and gain a foothold with a reputable organisation like the British Council will find this opportunity strategically beneficial. The tender's open procedure invites wide competition, enabling qualified firms to showcase their expertise and innovation in creating accessible digital solutions.

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Notice Information

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).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010916-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
global.procurement@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

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