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title: "Digital Accessibility Testing"
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# Digital Accessibility Testing

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a797d4f-d44b-47ee-b448-699b20ed4b07

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## Summary

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Digital Accessibility Testing," classified under Computer Audit and Testing Services (CPV 72800000). The tender, conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, was awarded on 2nd April 2025. The contract is aimed at performing accessibility audits on government systems to meet Government Service Standards for Designing Digital Services, ensuring compatibility with various assistive technologies. The contract period spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, with a total value of £300,000. The services will be delivered across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in digital accessibility and compliance services. Businesses with expertise in manual and semi-automated accessibility testing, particularly those focusing on improving user journeys on digital platforms, will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The awarded supplier, The Digital Accessibility Centre Limited, is an SME and VCSE based in Wales, indicating that the procurement process is inclusive of smaller enterprises and those with a social impact focus. Engaging in such contracts can provide long-term growth and establish a strong presence in the public sector digital compliance market.

## Notice

Contract for Accessibility Audits on government systems. This is in order to be in compliance with Government Service Standards for Designing Digital Services to meet user needs. The purpose of the Accessibility Standards is to ensure that various technologies, such as magnifiers and onscreen reader and assistive settings work with government systems/pages. This includes semi-automated, but mostly manual testing of individual pages, along a User Journey.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/753cb9de-a1f8-4290-ac38-eda3e90b54b3 |
| 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 | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS99 1AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 4 Apr 2025 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/753cb9de-a1f8-4290-ac38-eda3e90b54b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/753cb9de-a1f8-4290-ac38-eda3e90b54b3
  4th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/911ea9d4-eec7-4c6a-a499-85e095e670c8

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