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Website Accessibility Research

SCOTTISH LEGAL AID BOARD

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Legal Aid Board is procuring a contract titled "Website Accessibility Research" within the services sector, located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement follows an open method and is currently at the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 8 March 2021 following a competitive bidding process. The tender received four bids, with the total value of the awarded contract standing at £10,000, and it was officially initiated on 17 June 2021. The deadline for bid submissions was 16 February 2021.

This opportunity allows businesses, especially SMEs with expertise in website accessibility, technology, and user experience design, to engage and expand their service offerings. Given the increasing importance of digital accessibility, companies that can demonstrate strong skills in meeting accessibility standards and ensuring usability for all users stand to benefit from this contract's scope. Additionally, businesses well-versed in legal requirements related to accessibility would be particularly well-suited to compete effectively for similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

Website Accessibility Research

Notice Description

Website Accessibility Research

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000643792
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418664
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH LEGAL AID BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
allanhe@slab.org.uk, hardieki@slab.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312402020

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 5HE
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

USER VISION

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