Tender

Provision of Accessibility Auditor Training

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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Tender

02 Apr 2026 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office is actively inviting tenders for the "Provision of Accessibility Auditor Training." This procurement falls under the category of specialist training services, with delivery taking place in the United Kingdom. Initiated on 2nd April 2026, the process is currently at the Tender stage, and interested parties must submit their proposals by 27th April 2026. Enquiries can be made until 14th April 2026. The procurement is being conducted through an open competition method, specifically below the threshold level. Key factors include quality attributes related to training delivery and expertise, alongside social value considerations. The contract is scheduled to commence on 20th May 2026 and is expected to conclude by 3rd July 2026, with an optional one-month extension available. The procurement value is estimated at £20,000, exclusive of VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly in accessibility auditing. Firms with a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality training and post-training support, coupled with expertise in accessibility standards, stand to benefit greatly by participating in this process. The focus on experience, quality delivery, and competitive pricing can enable businesses to showcase their skills and expand their market presence within the public sector. An established history in providing social value and knowledge transfer will be advantageous in demonstrating capabilities to the Intellectual Property Office, a central government public authority. Companies equipped with electronic submission capabilities should consider engaging due to the express acceptance of such submissions. Such opportunities can lead to long-term growth and partnerships beyond this immediate procurement.

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Notice Title

Provision of Accessibility Auditor Training

Notice Description

Provision of specialist accessibility auditor training

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 1 month at the discretion of the contracting authority

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c1a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031039-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 3 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

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