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Provision of Accessibility Auditor Training

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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15 Jul 2026 at 11:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office, a central government public authority located in Newport, UK, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Accessibility Auditor Training." The tender falls under the services category, with a focus on specialist training services, and is part of a limited competition procurement method. With the procurement's legal basis under UK legislation 2023/54, the procurement stage has progressed to the award and contract stage. The contract, signed on 16th June 2026, began on 17th June and is set to conclude on 18th September 2026, with a possible extension until 16th October 2026. The contract value stands at £14,700, exclusive of VAT, with The Web Usability Partnership Limited as the awarded supplier.

This contract offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in accessibility training services. The limited competition nature of the tender indicates that businesses with a proven track record in providing specialist training services have a competitive edge. Companies equipped to deliver comprehensive training plans and offer post-training support for up to three months are particularly well-positioned to thrive in similar procurement opportunities. Additionally, organisations capable of maintaining rapid response times to escalations and adapting to rescheduling requirements will find this sector conducive to business growth, leveraging government contracts to expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Accessibility Auditor Training

Notice Description

Provision of specialist accessibility auditor training

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cbd5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066706-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2026 - 18 Sep 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
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE WEB USABILITY PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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