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title: "User Accessibility Worksheets"
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# User Accessibility Worksheets

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-225aac41-84f6-45e5-9a82-c8f71917c44e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Work and Pensions, which is seeking to update user accessibility worksheets in the IT services industry, specifically for consulting, software development, and support. The awarded contract, valued at £38,400, commenced on 22nd October 2018 and will conclude on 21st October 2019. This particular tender was awarded through a selective procurement method, following a call-off from a framework agreement. The project location is in London, postal code SW1H 9NA, and the tender stage is currently at the award phase, with relevant documentation published on 18th February 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in accessibility tools and software development, particularly those that specialise in compliance with WCAG 2.0 standards. Organisations such as small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) that focus on assistive technology, screen readers, and voice recognition could find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The focus on user accessibility and effective service delivery indicates a growing market for companies able to provide expert solutions in this area.

## Notice

Update user accessibility worksheets and perform testing with all defined Accessibility tools/softwares i.e. JAWS screen reader, Dragon - Voice recognition tool, ZoomText - Screen magnification, SuperNova - Screen magnification and Read & Write along with Color analysis to ensure the updated spreadsheet is working and operable as per WCAG 2.0 Level A, AA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/355e3d1f-f1f1-444d-9b66-77dee6c17f39 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 21 Oct 2018 - 21 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,400 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY4 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Stanley |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2019 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/355e3d1f-f1f1-444d-9b66-77dee6c17f39

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/355e3d1f-f1f1-444d-9b66-77dee6c17f39
  18th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec508fd2-a120-42a2-bf72-c796ccf3945f
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