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title: "Assistive Technology Audit for the RHI Calculator"
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# Assistive Technology Audit for the RHI Calculator

Buyer: BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a94f8c80-5fe8-4f9a-a600-3ef7c8be3169

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## Summary

The procuring authority, Business Energy and Industrial Strategy, has awarded a contract for an "Assistive Technology Audit for the RHI Calculator," focusing on services under the computer audit category. This tender, initiated under a selective procurement method through a framework agreement, was completed on 5th February 2021, with a value of £5,980. The contract will span from 5th February 2021 to 1st April 2021, primarily affecting entities within the London area, postal code SW1H 0ET. The award notice was published on 19th March 2021.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in digital accessibility services, particularly those proficient in conducting audits against government standards such as WCAG 2.1. Businesses with expertise in accessibility compliance and user experience optimisation are well-suited to compete in similar tenders, especially as government initiatives continue to focus on inclusivity and accessibility in public services. Engaging with forthcoming contracts in this domain could significantly bolster business growth and reputation in the public sector.

## Notice

RHI calculator Audit The Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (DRHI) scheme has now been extended for a year, and BEIS wants consumers to be able to access the RHI calculator until the scheme closes to new applications in March 2022. The supplier will carry out an Audit to assess whether the calculator is compatible with the WCAG 2.1 standard, and to identify areas of non-compatibility. The specialist will audit the website and produce a report. This report will detail the aspects of the site that fail to meet the Government's accessibility standards. The information provided in the report will also help the DRHI policy team our team make an informed decision on how to make the calculator compatible with the WCAG standard.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a54f17fd-fcab-40ab-8e9e-abd4ef846368 |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2021 - 1 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,980 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,980 |
| 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 | BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| 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 | THE DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72810000 - Computer audit services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2021 at 16:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a54f17fd-fcab-40ab-8e9e-abd4ef846368

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a54f17fd-fcab-40ab-8e9e-abd4ef846368
  19th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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