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Digital Accessibility Testing and Support

SPORT WALES

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Summary of the contracting process

Sport Wales, based in Cardiff, has recently awarded a contract for "Digital Accessibility Testing and Support" to Test Partners Ltd. The contract, valued at a maximum of £20,000 (ex. VAT) and lasting two years, aims to ensure the accessibility of Sport Wales’s digital channels in compliance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. The procurement process concluded with the signing of the contract on 16th January 2025, marking the completion of the award stage. The services fall under the industry categories of auditing and education/training, reflecting the focus on website accessibility standards and internal training for Sport Wales staff.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital accessibility, web auditing, and related training services. Companies that excel in using both automated tools and manual testing methods to meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards, and those with expertise in delivering comprehensive accessibility training, would find this contract particularly beneficial. The scope includes annual website testing and reporting, strategic subsites analysis, and providing guidance on best practices for digital content accessibility. Businesses with experience in public sector demands and in promoting inclusive digital environments can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and establish a foothold in public sector digital services.

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Notice Title

Digital Accessibility Testing and Support

Notice Description

Sport Wales is committed to ensuring that all users can access high quality information and services through digital communication channels in an accessible manner. Sport Wales has put processes in place to improve the accessibility of its corporate website, and we are now looking to address further areas of improvements on a regular basis. First and foremost, we want to embed inclusive and accessible communications within our culture and our ways of working - not because we need to, but because we want to. Secondly, as a public sector body, we are subject to the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. Over the past two years, the main corporate website has been audited twice and is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (hereafter referred to as 'WCAG') 2.2 AA standard. Information of these audits can be found in our accessibility statement. We are looking to put in place a two-year contract at maximum PS20,000 value (ex. VAT). We are seeking a supplier to undertake annual testing and improvement reports on our website against the WCAG 2.2 AA standard and to deliver internal training on accessibility best practices. A successful supplier will be able to meet the following necessities: 1. Annual testing and reporting on the corporate website against the WCAG 2.2 AA standard to ensure continuous improvement. Findings can be achieved through a blend of automated tools and manual user testing. The subsequent report will outline issues and clear actions needed to address them to be fully compliant with WCAG 2.2 AA. 2. Annual testing and subsequent report on Sport Wales strategic subsites (these are subject to change) and files of Sport Wales, including: a. the Sport Wales Strategy b. Vision for Sport c. Strategic Equality Plan, d. Grant System e. HR Portal f. Citbag Findings can be achieved through a blend of automated tools and manual user testing. 3. Guidance and actionable advice given on the following areas: a. The implementation of new digital services or providers b. The use of the accessibility menu on our corporate website. c. The use of PDFs and other documentation formats. d. The use of 'disproportionate burden' in relation to the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. e. Best practice for accessibility within social media, video, and email campaigns. f. Best practice for accessibility and optimisation for mobile users. g. Best practice on writing and updating Accessibility Statements. 4. Support with the accessible delivery of the Annual Reports which are required in PDF format and hosted on the Key Publications page on our website. a. Four documents are required each year - i. Sport Wales Annual Review and Accounts 2023/24 in Welsh and English ii. Sport Wales Lottery Annual Review and Accounts 2023/24 in Welsh and English 5. Training sessions and support to be delivered to Sport Wales staff without digital expertise, to provide them with a better understanding of the need for accessibility and the best practices they can implement in their day-to-day work, suggestions including: a. Why to avoid PDFs where possible? b. Using HTML webpages over PDFs c. Using hierarchical elements and structures within document building. d. How are screen readers used? e. Alternative text

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-146044
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146044
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SPORT WALES
Contact Name
Adam Bailey, Matt Davies
Contact Email
adam.bailey@sport.wales, matt.davies@sport.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3003003123

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF11 9SW
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TEST PARTNERS

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