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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Care Inspectorate), involves the acquisition of independent accessibility testing services. The contract, titled "Accessibility Testing," falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on social protection. This procurement was executed in Dundee, within the UKM region, and is described as being completed under the open procedure method. The relevant dates indicate that the contract was signed on 16th July 2026, highlighting the conclusion of the award stage.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in accessibility testing services, particularly those operating as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given that the awarded supplier, User Vision, fits this profile. The open procurement method implies a competitive environment where businesses equipped to provide technical testing services can engage with public sector opportunities to expand their portfolios and establish a significant presence in public sector contracts. This process, backed by the G-Cloud framework, suggests potential for businesses to engage in framework agreements, offering recurring opportunities for qualified providers.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Accessibility Testing

Notice Description

Procurement of independent accessibility testing services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838895
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561280
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

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


CPV Codes

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,615 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20263 weeks 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
SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4NY
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

USER VISION

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