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title: "Universal Credit Accessibility Audit"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cb422d73-2523-4a20-af3b-a5badb6dd6db"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
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# Universal Credit Accessibility Audit

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb422d73-2523-4a20-af3b-a5badb6dd6db

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) seeking an audit of Universal Credit Full Service (UCFS) to ensure compliance and accessibility of online content. This tender, titled "Universal Credit Accessibility Audit," falls under the category of computer audit services and has a total value of £40,225. The procurement method utilised was selective, operating through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 1 October 2018, while the contract period spans from 1 October 2018 to 31 January 2019. The buying organisation is based in London, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in accessibility auditing and compliance services, particularly those with experience in assistive technologies and WCAG standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited to compete for this contract, as indicated by the suitability provisions. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive audit services that enhance digital accessibility could greatly benefit from participating in this process, thereby contributing to the DWP’s aim of improving its online services.

## Notice

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) needs an audit of Universal Credit Full Service (UCFS) to ensure the online content is compliant and accessible, works with assistive technologies and meets WCAG 2.1 level AA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2ce6390-508a-4ab5-a3da-250df1c5a453 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 31 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,225 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,225 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| 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 | NOMENSA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72810000 - Computer audit services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2018 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2ce6390-508a-4ab5-a3da-250df1c5a453

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2ce6390-508a-4ab5-a3da-250df1c5a453
  24th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/11f8dee6-8102-4a07-86de-797452de8bed
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e4c60e9a-39c1-4a61-9657-af31fdc1c3ef
  n/a
- https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/g-cloud/services/558700886817968
  G Cloud Service on Digital Marketplace

## Provenance

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