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title: "Accessibility monitoring - Silktide"
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# Accessibility monitoring - Silktide

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c82ecc3-560d-4e34-9a05-0dd03ba890c9

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the University of Derby involves awarding a contract to Silktide Ltd for accessibility monitoring solutions. This contract falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category, specifically employing Silktide as an accessibility tool for maintaining website compliance with legal standards. The contract value is set at £1,117,000, with a direct procurement approach classified as a single tender action, executed below the threshold. This process, now in the award stage, began with an active award on the 31st of January, 2025. The contract will span from the 1st of February, 2025, to the 31st of January, 2029, covering services primarily located in Derby, England.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for SMEs focused on developing compliance software or digital monitoring solutions, a sector suitable given the accessibility monitoring tool's nature. Businesses in this field, particularly those specialising in affordable, scalable software packages, could see growth by demonstrating their capability in meeting legal obligations efficiently. Participation in projects like this allows for the strengthening of market presence and the building of a portfolio robust with high-value contracts, fostering long-term business expansion.

## Notice

Silktide has been chosen as the university's accessibility monitoring tool. It provides an ongoing solution to meet our legal obligation of maintaining an accessible website. The software offers an affordable and effective way to ensure compliance with accessibility standards, automatically scanning and testing any changes or new pages as they are created. This allows the digital team to focus on building new content, rather than manually checking and approving other team members' work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eb1cccd-c160-435a-a5ee-577c8af1a90e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,389 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,117,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2025 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eb1cccd-c160-435a-a5ee-577c8af1a90e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eb1cccd-c160-435a-a5ee-577c8af1a90e
  13th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://derby.ac.uk

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