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title: "Accessibility Services"
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# Accessibility Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dfdc51dc-8ef9-4c33-8acf-5680352375b4

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed the procurement process for "Accessibility Services," categorised under Architectural and related services (CPV 71200000) and Construction-related services (CPV 71500000). This project involves conducting access audit surveys, design appraisal reports, and workplace adjustment reports. These services will be delivered across various regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Overseas Territories. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 14 February 2025 and the start of the contract period on 14 April 2025, continuing until 13 April 2028. The total contract value is £6,000,000 GBP, awarded to Jacobs UK Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in accessibility services, architectural consultancies, and construction-related services to engage with and expand their operations through government contracting. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to compete in this domain given the nature of the services required, which include detailed audits, client interactions, and specialised reporting. The awarded contract to Jacobs UK Limited showcases the potential scale and importance of the project, offering substantial growth prospects for relevant businesses in these sectors.

## Notice

The service is to undertake Access Audit Surveys, Design Appraisal reports and Workplace Adjustment reports. The requirement includes: To complete access audits, with pricing on a scheduled basis; Ad-hoc access audits, with pricing as instructed by DWP from time-to-time; To attend client meetings prior to and after audits, prepare and give presentations to DWP stakeholder groups on audit findings. Design appraisal reports - to ensure the proposals and design details are accessible, suggesting areas for improvement if necessary. Workplace Adjustment reports - to produce reports which recommend appropriate building adaptations to meet legislative requirements for named members of staff that have specific or unique requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb38514b-94d0-46da-9ecb-4fc21014c3be |
| 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 | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2025 - 13 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 | JACOBS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71500000 - Construction-related services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2025 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb38514b-94d0-46da-9ecb-4fc21014c3be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb38514b-94d0-46da-9ecb-4fc21014c3be
  16th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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