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title: "Develop DiAGRAM prototype to meet accessibility standards and make improvements to user interface"
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# Develop DiAGRAM prototype to meet accessibility standards and make improvements to user interface

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-812a3f4b-ff54-47e8-a7db-ecd7780ea26d

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## Summary

The National Archives has completed a procurement process for the development of the DiAGRAM prototype to enhance accessibility standards and improve its user interface. The procurement falls within the IT services industry category with a total contract value of £65,000. The tender was established through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 4 October 2021 to 3 February 2022, and the tender period concluded on 18 August 2021. Located in Richmond, England, the National Archives is looking for innovative solutions that align with GDS service standards and WCAG 2.1 level AA.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software development and user interface design. Businesses with expertise in enhancing accessibility in digital platforms, especially those familiar with the R/Shiny framework, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The emphasis on meeting specific accessibility standards highlights a growing market for services that ensure inclusivity in technology, enabling SMEs to expand their services to public sector organisations.

## Notice

Improve the accessibility of a software application (currently developed in R/Shiny) through front-end development to meet the following standards: GDS service standard; Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 level AA. Improve the usability of the interface. Digital Outcomes and Specialists Framework https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/15041

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba044531-6489-48a0-bdd2-d2bc602b9706 |
| 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 | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2021 - 3 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,000 |
| 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 | THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 4DU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JUMPING RIVERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2021 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba044531-6489-48a0-bdd2-d2bc602b9706

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba044531-6489-48a0-bdd2-d2bc602b9706
  1st October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/15041

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