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title: "JAWS Accessibility Software Support"
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# JAWS Accessibility Software Support

Buyer: DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f316a9b-615d-4bc3-bb9a-bd5f08e72816

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## Summary

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has completed the procurement process for the "JAWS Accessibility Software Support" contract, valued at £14,550. This service falls under the software programming and consultancy services category (CPV code: 72200000) and was actively awarded on 11 January 2018, following a direct procurement method through a single tender action. The contract period spans from 15 January 2018 to 30 April 2018, and the services will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in software development and consultancy services focused on accessibility, to engage with government services. Companies with expertise in creating software solutions compatible with platforms such as SIEBEL, along with training capabilities for staff, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. As accessibility becomes ever more critical within the public sector, businesses that can innovate in this space stand to leverage growth opportunities through government contracts.

## Notice

The services shall include: 1. Development of bespoke JAWS Script Module The Supplier shall write a JAWS Script Module for DBS SIEBEL - i.e. write a software-bridge that would enable JAWS to interact efficiently with SIEBEL. 2. Training for DBS member of staff The Supplier shall provide combined SIEBEL/JAWS training to a single member of staff in DBS. The training shall be delivered jointly, by a DBS SIEBEL trainer (or knowledgeable user) and a Blazie JAWS trainer, working together in tandem.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67f759c3-49a6-401b-b00d-460b998c000a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2018 - 30 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,550 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,550 |
| 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 | DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLAZIE ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2018 at 14:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67f759c3-49a6-401b-b00d-460b998c000a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67f759c3-49a6-401b-b00d-460b998c000a
  6th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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