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title: "Defra's Accessibility Contract 2022"
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# Defra's Accessibility Contract 2022

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89159835-9538-472d-a70f-912d666d8a74

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for their IT software package titled "Defra's Accessibility Contract 2022". This procurement falls under the IT software package industry category and has a contract value of £600,000. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender issued as a call-off from a framework agreement. The award date was 20th October 2022, with a contract period starting on 1st November 2022 and ending on 31st October 2024.

This contracting opportunity with Defra provides a chance for businesses specialised in IT accessibility services to engage with a government entity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The contract presents a valuable opportunity for companies aiming to enhance their presence in the IT software package sector and gain experience in managing accessibility requirements for government projects.

## Notice

Defra and its arms length bodies are constantly developing new software and adding new features to existing services. DDTS need to check that these all meet the standard accessibility requirements, (Standards - WCAG 2.1 (or 2.2 when it comes out) to AA). Therefore, DDTS would like a supplier to better manage as an independent external auditing company to oversee audits and overall improve Defra "accessibility posture". Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. "

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d4c9fb9-595d-447b-ad96-67e9d0cd35a3 |
| 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 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | St James's |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2022 at 14:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d4c9fb9-595d-447b-ad96-67e9d0cd35a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d4c9fb9-595d-447b-ad96-67e9d0cd35a3
  21st October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07059e30-3b22-4acd-b866-3985e8a9ecd2
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## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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