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title: "Digital Accessibility Service"
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# Digital Accessibility Service

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4bef043-2e73-4ec4-ac87-96e948d53765

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority has completed the procurement process for a "Digital Accessibility Service," intended to improve the accessibility of their digital offerings. This contract encompasses reviewing and advising on accessibility strategies for digital services, performing accessibility audits in accordance with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards, and delivering training on assistive technologies. The contract, structured as a selective call-off from a framework agreement, has a financial cap of £250,000 excluding VAT and allows for a potential extension of 12 months following the initial three-year term, commencing from 22 January 2026 to 21 January 2029. The awarded supplier, THE DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY CENTRE LIMITED, will deliver these services across England, with a focus on system quality assurance assessment and review services as denoted by the CPV classification 72225000.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, web design, and auditing to engage in enhancing digital accessibility. Companies that can provide comprehensive consulting support in accessibility audits, training on assistive technologies, and support systems would find this contract particularly advantageous. Given the tender's emphasis on the capabilities suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), businesses with a track record in quality assurance and accessibility solutions are in a strong position to leverage this opportunity for growth. By engaging in such contracts, companies can expand their client base within the public sector and promote their expertise in creating inclusive digital environments.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of accessibility services to the Contracting Authority which includes the review and provision of recommendations on the Authority's strategy on accessibility, conducting accessibility audits on digital services in line with GDS standards on a call off basis and the provision of training services on assisted technologies and products. The value of the contract is capped at PS250,000 ex VAT and services will be called off within the financial cap of the contract. The contract includes the provision to extend by a 12 month period following the initial 3 year term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bcac812-dcf1-44eb-beb8-1338a073099b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2026 - 21 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 | NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## 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
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services
- 72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services
- 73430000 - Test and evaluation
- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 16:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bcac812-dcf1-44eb-beb8-1338a073099b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bcac812-dcf1-44eb-beb8-1338a073099b
  3rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9495cac0-88cb-42d9-aa2d-5f725bd9df91
  DAS Call-Off-Contract FV1_Redacted

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