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title: "Website Accessibility Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-25e3005c-60e6-4c88-ae66-2c11a1e76328"
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# Website Accessibility Services

Buyer: N H S BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25e3005c-60e6-4c88-ae66-2c11a1e76328

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority has recently completed a procurement process for "Website Accessibility Services," focusing on computer audit and testing services. The contract was initiated through a selective procurement method, utilising a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 10th January 2018, while the contract is set to run from 22nd January 2018 to 21st January 2020. The services require delivery in the North East of England, with the awarded contract valued at £19,300.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in website accessibility and assistive technology services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can offer consultancy, training, and compliance auditing in accordance with WCAG 2.0 AAA standards would be well-suited to compete in this domain. The focus on raising accessibility awareness and enhancing digital services could foster significant business growth for those aligned with the NHSBSA's objectives.

## Notice

The provision services in relation to Accessibility and assistive technologies for cloud based services (websites/front end applications). Phase 1 Services * To review and produce a gap analysis, against required standards, of the NHSBSA checklist/processes/tools currently in place; * Provide advisory consultancy services, recommendations and training on how to use screen readers/assistive technology; * Provide advisory services to assist in defining the NHSBSA strategy; * Jointly create a process/policy/tools/implementation for accessibility testing; * Training for staff to raise awareness of accessibility and how to design and consider accessibility at the beginning of the process; Phase 2 Services * Review the strategy/tools/process at periodic stages through the term of the contract and provide services on a call off basis to make improvements/recommendations and assist in their implementation; * On a call off basis, carry out accessibility audits on projects to ensure compliance with Accessibility Standard WCAG 2.0 AAA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0b08611-97fc-4307-854e-f6857270953d |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2018 - 21 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,300 |
| 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 | N H S BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2018 at 11:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0b08611-97fc-4307-854e-f6857270953d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0b08611-97fc-4307-854e-f6857270953d
  28th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/g-cloud/services/757336430733104
  Product procured via Digital Marketplace

## Provenance

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