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title: "0812 Accessibility Partner"
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buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# 0812 Accessibility Partner

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6834d013-e852-4a09-a162-8f2ede5ca64c

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## Summary

Essex County Council has completed a procurement process for the "0812 Accessibility Partner" tender, aimed at providing support to meet WCAG 2.1 AA compliance across their web estate. The contract, valued at £58,989.50, falls under the IT services sector, specifically consulting and software development. The tender was initiated as a selective procurement method under a framework agreement, with the contract period commencing on 9 December 2019 and concluding on 8 December 2020. The tender period ended on 25 October 2019, with the award being announced on 19 November 2019.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in accessibility services and IT consulting. Businesses that can provide expert guidance on web accessibility, compliance testing, and related services will be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts can not only enhance a company's portfolio but also solidify their reputation as leaders in accessibility solutions within the digital landscape.

## Notice

Provision of an accessibility 'partner' offering support, guidance and recommendations to enable us to meet WCAG 2.1 AA requirements across our significant web estate. Build understanding and capability across the organisation enabling us to independently test products with our users and assure our content and code accessibility compliance going forward.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83854da1-29d1-475a-8d72-7bcb3b1f7cf8 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2019 - 8 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £58,989 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,989 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1LX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NOMENSA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2019 at 12:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83854da1-29d1-475a-8d72-7bcb3b1f7cf8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83854da1-29d1-475a-8d72-7bcb3b1f7cf8
  5th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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