Planning

Provision of Accessibility Auditor Training

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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Planning

16 Mar 2026 at 11:07

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) in the United Kingdom is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the provision of Accessibility Auditor Training. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically targeting specialist training and computer training services, with delivery scheduled within regions UKL2 and UKL. As part of the IPO’s Digital Transformation Programme and its legal obligations, the training aims to build internal capabilities to conduct accessibility audits for digital services. Suppliers can express interest by 15th April 2026, with the contract period starting on 11th May 2026 and ending on 25th September 2026. The entire procurement process is initiated under the UK Public Contracts Regulations, and the estimated gross value of the contract is £24,000.

This procurement offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in training services, particularly those with expertise in digital accessibility compliance, to expand their client base within the public sector. Given the IPO's goal to conduct audits in-house, companies providing practical methodologies, accreditation, and compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines will be well-positioned to succeed. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the framework has previously not identified a suitable supplier, highlighting the openness to new entrants. There is potential for contract renewal, further broadening long-term business growth and collaboration possibilities within the government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Accessibility Auditor Training

Notice Description

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) requires a supplier to deliver specialist training that builds internal capability to conduct accessibility audits of digital services. As part of the IPO's Digital Transformation Programme and Cloud First approach, all new digital services must undergo a mandatory accessibility audit before being released to users, in line with legal obligations and Central Digital & Data Office/Government Digital Service service standards. The IPO seeks a training provider able to equip staff with the practical skills, methodologies, and accreditation needed to perform accessibility audits and produce reports compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). The aim is to enable the IPO to complete accessibility audit activity in-house, reducing reliance on external suppliers and ensuring high-quality, standards-aligned assessments of new and updated digital services.

Planning Information

Frameworks have not yielded a potential supplier. Suppliers interested can reach out on IPO People Services Commercial People-Commercial@ipo.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ac8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023395-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

80533100 - Computer training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 25 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLL Wales, TLL2 East Wales
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Further Information

Notice Documents

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