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Accessibility Audit for Oak National Academy

OAK NATIONAL ACADEMY LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Oak National Academy Limited, a central government public authority based in Manchester, UK, undertaking an Accessibility Audit for its digital platforms. The procurement falls under the 'services' category, with User Vision Ltd. appointed as the supplier, headquartered in Midlothian, UK. As of February 2026, the contract status is complete, and the procurement process has moved from the tender stage to award, with key activities scheduled from February 23 to March 31, 2026. It adheres to the Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations 2018 and the GDS Service Standard, tasked with real-world testing of representative pages using assistive technology.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses skilled in digital auditing and accessibility services. Companies that specialise in web technologies, particularly those with expertise in compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA standards, are well-suited to participate in similar procurement processes. As the project involves technical audits and structured reporting, SMEs in the digital audit sector can leverage this to showcase their capabilities and build a robust portfolio in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Accessibility Audit for Oak National Academy

Notice Description

Oak National Academy appointed a supplier to conduct a comprehensive accessibility audit of our public-facing digital platforms in line with WCAG 2.2 AA, the Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations (PSBAR) 2018, and the GDS Service Standard. The scope includes: A technical audit of representative pages across three domains Use of assistive technology in real-world testing scenarios Structured reporting in a Notion-compatible format

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065af4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016449-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£18,120 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OAK NATIONAL ACADEMY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M3 3AA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

USER VISION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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