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title: "DfT Digital Accessibility Testing"
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# DfT Digital Accessibility Testing

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6925ff75-be1a-49a6-ba57-6363bea2398e

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has recently completed a selective procurement process through a call-off from a framework agreement for the provision of digital accessibility testing services. The awarded contract titled "DfT Digital Accessibility Testing" falls under the IT services industry category, and aims to ensure conformance with legislative requirements and WCAG standards for Digital Services projects. The total contract value is £600,000. The process has reached the award stage, with key dates including the tender period ending on 6th January 2025, and the contract period spanning from 30th January 2025 to 29th January 2028. The legislative requirements apply globally with coverage including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) like the Digital Accessibility Centre, which has been awarded the contract. This opportunity is well-suited for businesses with expertise in IT consulting, software development, internet support, and digital accessibility services. Companies that can deliver on-demand testing services to meet legislative compliance and accessibility standards can benefit from participating in similar tenders, leveraging their specialized capabilities to secure contracts and expand their client base across diverse geographic regions.

## Notice

Service to provide on-demand accessibility testing for use by Digital Service's projects to ensure conformance with legislative requirements and WCAG standards

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05a4ad97-af5e-4aa6-80d5-4a9b42e18abe |
| 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 | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2025 - 29 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05a4ad97-af5e-4aa6-80d5-4a9b42e18abe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05a4ad97-af5e-4aa6-80d5-4a9b42e18abe
  21st February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b4b0b100-a15c-4b94-9aae-0ecc2458b92c
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