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title: "GB-Manchester: ACE 673 STA - Accessibility Audit"
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buyer: "THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND"
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# GB-Manchester: ACE 673 STA - Accessibility Audit

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d103c315-3b3e-460f-9537-5bb07459cb95

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## Summary

The Arts Council of England has completed the procurement process titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 673 STA - Accessibility Audit," which falls under the industry category of Software programming and consultancy services (CPV code 72200000). The tender involved an audit of the ACE website to assess its compliance with the WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards. Key dates include the procurement period ending on 28 January 2025, the contract start date on 1 February 2025, and the end date on 30 April 2025. The procurement process, which has now reached the Award stage, was awarded to AbilityNet with a contract value of GBP 27,071. The project spans various regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in web accessibility audits and consultancy services. Companies equipped with expertise in WCAG 2.2 standards and user testing can leverage this project to expand their portfolio and gain recognition. While the specific procurement method details were not disclosed, the completion of this award indicates a lucrative market for SMEs like AbilityNet, demonstrating potential growth avenues for similar small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on digital compliance and accessibility consultancy.

## Notice

Undertaking an audit of the ACE website to establish how ACE performs against the current standard for accessibility WCAG 2.2. This will include expert testing against the Standard, user testing, a compliance report outlining steps needed to achieve WCAG 2.2, support updating the accessibility statement on the website and an accreditation certificate

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2728400f-0128-44af-83d0-c472df1e6cae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,071 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,071 |
| 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 | THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 1FN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABILITYNET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2025 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2728400f-0128-44af-83d0-c472df1e6cae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2728400f-0128-44af-83d0-c472df1e6cae
  17th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=926825040
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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