--- title: "Request for Information - Accessibility Software" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-90b815b8-a24a-4236-94b1-72b9c6b12d62" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-90b815b8-a24a-4236-94b1-72b9c6b12d62" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90b815b8-a24a-4236-94b1-72b9c6b12d62.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90b815b8-a24a-4236-94b1-72b9c6b12d62.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY" published: "2023-08-17" --- # Request for Information - Accessibility Software Buyer: LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90b815b8-a24a-4236-94b1-72b9c6b12d62 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-90b815b8-a24a-4236-94b1-72b9c6b12d62) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90b815b8-a24a-4236-94b1-72b9c6b12d62.json) ## Summary The Liverpool John Moores University is conducting a planning stage procurement process for Request for Information on Accessibility Software. The university aims to address issues around equal access to digital content to support students with disabilities. The engagement end date for this market research is set for 1st September 2023 in Liverpool, England. This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in software packages and information systems to compete. Businesses that can provide cloud-based accessibility software solutions catering to the education sector are well-suited to participate. The university is seeking a solution to enhance online learning opportunities while complying with accessibility standards according to international guidelines. ## Notice LJMU are conducting market research for Accessibility Software Therefore we request companies with the capability we require completed the Request For Information Document The new Digital Accessibility Regulations became law in September 2018: Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. These regulations are designed to improve access to Further and Higher Education and contribute to the Government's ambition to close disability attainment and progression gaps. Public Sector websites and mobile applications are required to comply with the international accessibility standard across a timeframe, with an end date of 23 September 2020. Institutions have an expectation to meet the international Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA accessibility standard. The University is seeking to procure an accessibility software solution - Cloud Based. The aim of the is to address issues around equal access to digital content, with specific emphasis on supporting students with disabilities, and in addition to this, the development of staff around digital accessibility. Developing institutional practice in this area is key to change management, and a system such as this will provide continual opportunities for staff to adapt, create accessible content and learn through that process. The University seeks a solution which will enable the institution to provide exceptional opportunities for online learning. Further information regarding our requirement can be accessed via In-tend host - link further on in this notice Additional information: Please register on In-tend , you can access the RFI document from there Please do not make direct contact with the Buyer ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e946f37a-f0cb-454f-8747-70c8c9c8f90e | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Sep 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L2 2QP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 17 Aug 2023 at 13:17 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e946f37a-f0cb-454f-8747-70c8c9c8f90e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e946f37a-f0cb-454f-8747-70c8c9c8f90e 17th August 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ljmu/aspx/Home This notice is to enable LJMU to research the market for our needs Interested parties must register on In-tend, please do not make direct contact with the buyer either via email or telephone, we cannot guarantee you will receive a response if you do not communicate via In-tend ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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