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title: "Provision of Audit/Testing for Adherence to WCAG 2.1 AA Regulations"
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# Provision of Audit/Testing for Adherence to WCAG 2.1 AA Regulations

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE : CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e2b9a4b-6001-474e-b2c9-53d20052276a

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Crown Commercial Service of the Cabinet Office, centres on the title "Provision of Audit/Testing for Adherence to WCAG 2.1 AA Regulations". This service falls under the category of system quality assurance assessment and review services (CPV code: 72225000) and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is selective, with the contract awarded following a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period lasts from 2nd July 2020 to 28th November 2020, and the total contract value amounts to £176,507.20. The tender was completed with the finalised award reported on 30th June 2020.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in quality assurance and accessibility compliance services, particularly those familiar with WCAG standards. Companies of all sizes may consider participation, though the procurement explicitly indicates non-suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Such contracts can greatly benefit firms looking to expand their reach in public sector services, especially in areas related to digital accessibility compliance and auditing.

## Notice

Provision of Audit/Testing for Adherence to WCAG 2.1 AA Regulations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b59f0508-190f-49b5-a90f-a4ce0179cd26 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2020 - 28 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £176,507 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £176,507 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE : CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2020 at 12:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b59f0508-190f-49b5-a90f-a4ce0179cd26
- 18 Nov 2020 at 12:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b59f0508-190f-49b5-a90f-a4ce0179cd26

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b59f0508-190f-49b5-a90f-a4ce0179cd26
  18th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ab67321-ebe7-40c6-9eac-316d6034520a

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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