Award

Accessibility Notification Application

SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Mar 2023 at 00:00

Tender

17 Nov 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body is seeking to put in place a framework agreement for an Accessibility Notification Application. The application aims to allow visitors with disabilities to inform venues, such as the Scottish Parliament Building and MSP Local Offices, of their arrival intentions and assistance needs in advance. The procurement stage is active, with a closing date for tender submissions set for 19th December 2022. This opportunity falls under the services category and offers business growth potential for suppliers capable of providing accessible technology solutions.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in accessibility technology to cater to the needs of disabled individuals visiting public venues. By offering a tailored application that enhances the visitor experience for disabled persons, businesses can align with the SPCB's mission to ensure venues accommodate diverse needs effectively. The procurement process involves an open procedure and interested bidders should meet specific economic and technical criteria, including demonstrating experience in enabling disabled visitors to communicate accessibility requirements prior to their visit.

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Notice Title

Accessibility Notification Application

Notice Description

Award of framework agreement with a single Contractor for the provision of an accessibility notification application - an application that will allow visitors with a disability to inform venues, in this case the Scottish Parliament Building and MSP Local Offices, of their intention to visit, outlining their assistance needs, enabling the venue to understand their requirements in advance and assist them accordingly on arrival. Those able to access the framework will be the SPCB and all current Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) https://www.parliament.scot/msps/current-and-previous-msps

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Award Notice for a framework agreement with a single Contractor for the provision of an accessibility notification application - a smartphone-based application that will allow visitors with a disability to inform venues, in this case the Scottish Parliament Building and MSP Local Offices, of their intention to visit, outlining their assistance needs, enabling the venue to understand their requirements in advance and assist them accordingly on arrival.

Renewal: a possible further extension period of up to 24 months' extensions at the sole discretion of the SPCB.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000713563
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR472579
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48510000 - Communication software package

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£192,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20233 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 PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY
Contact Name
Euan Muirhead
Contact Email
euan.muirhead@parliament.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313486620

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH99 1SP
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WELCOME

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV464615
    Accessibility Notification Application - The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) is seeking to put in place a framework agreement with a single Contractor for the provision of an accessibility notification application. The SPCB requires a Contractor to provide an application that will allow visitors with a disability to inform venues, in this case the Scottish Parliament Building and MSP Local Offices, of their intention to visit, outlining their assistance needs, enabling the venue to understand their requirements in advance and assist them accordingly on arrival. Those able to access the framework will be the SPCB and all current Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) https://www.parliament.scot/msps/current-and-previous-msps
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR472579
    Accessibility Notification Application - Award of framework agreement with a single Contractor for the provision of an accessibility notification application - an application that will allow visitors with a disability to inform venues, in this case the Scottish Parliament Building and MSP Local Offices, of their intention to visit, outlining their assistance needs, enabling the venue to understand their requirements in advance and assist them accordingly on arrival. Those able to access the framework will be the SPCB and all current Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) https://www.parliament.scot/msps/current-and-previous-msps

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