--- title: "GB-London: Accessibility Services Consultancy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c9acd9d8-0552-4008-8290-80ec7090a66e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c9acd9d8-0552-4008-8290-80ec7090a66e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9acd9d8-0552-4008-8290-80ec7090a66e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9acd9d8-0552-4008-8290-80ec7090a66e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY" published: "2020-12-18" --- # GB-London: Accessibility Services Consultancy Buyer: FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9acd9d8-0552-4008-8290-80ec7090a66e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c9acd9d8-0552-4008-8290-80ec7090a66e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9acd9d8-0552-4008-8290-80ec7090a66e.json) ## Summary The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has initiated a tender for "Accessibility Services Consultancy" aimed at supporting their internal and external diversity and inclusion agenda. This procurement falls within the industry category of business and management consultancy, specifically focusing on IT-related assistive services. The tender is currently in the Open procurement stage, with a deadline for bid submissions set for 22 January 2021. The work will take place in London, where the contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2021 and end on 28 May 2021. The total value of the contract is estimated to be £50,000, with a minimum threshold of £25,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in accessibility and IT consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in developing and implementing innovative technological solutions for accessibility needs will be well-positioned to compete. The FCA's commitment to inclusivity and accessible technology in response to recent challenges underscores the importance of this consultancy, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to expand their presence in the public sector. ## Notice In support of making the FCA an employer of choice and a more effective regulator, a key strategic aim of the FCA is our internal and external diversity and inclusion agenda. The FCA is building an inclusive environment; and accessibility is key to enabling this. The FCA also has Public Sector Equality Duty obligations (under the Equality Act 2010) that impacts both our internal and external activities and these include accessibility, in addition to being a Disability Confident Employer. The FCA wants to develop its systems and processes for the efficient delivery and management of accessible technology. This is also driven by the recent challenges associated with COVID-19 which have further highlighted a need to improve processes. To this end the FCA would like to utilise the services of a consultant to assist in the development of an internal department that will advise on and implement technological solutions to meet the needs of staff requiring accessibility services. It should be noted that this is for IT related assistive services only. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Please note the deadline for completion of bids is 22/01/2021 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c514184-c4d4-43eb-bdcf-37cc9a58e015 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 28 May 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E20 1JN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Newham | | Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park | | Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 18 Dec 2020 at 13:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c514184-c4d4-43eb-bdcf-37cc9a58e015 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c514184-c4d4-43eb-bdcf-37cc9a58e015 18th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Accessibility-Services-Consultancy/5F9TZ76T75 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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