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title: "DfE Sign-in Accessibility Audit Contract 25/26 (con_27948)"
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# DfE Sign-in Accessibility Audit Contract 25/26 (con_27948)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eef9f066-83c6-4a70-90ec-dc226f282a2d

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "DfE Sign-in Accessibility Audit Contract 25/26" has completed with the awarding of the contract to Zoonou Ltd. Commissioned by the Department for Education, this tender falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focused on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The process employed a selective procurement method, via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract aims to ensure the DfE Sign-in service complies with accessibility standards and regulations across the UK, including regions such as North East, London, and South West. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the award notice published on 17 July 2025, following an award date of 20 June 2025, and the contract period spans from 14 July to 22 October 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those experienced in conducting accessibility audits and compliance checks. Businesses that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to this contract as indicated by the Department for Education's suitability criteria. By winning such contracts, SMEs can enhance their reputation in the public sector, expand their portfolio of governmental projects, and establish themselves as experts in the niche of accessibility compliance. This contract not only allows for growth within the IT sector but also fosters potential long-term relationships with governmental bodies.

## Notice

"Supplier to conduct an accessibility audit of the ""DfE Sign-in"" service and provide a comprehensive report so DfE Sign-in ensure compliance with accessibility standards and regulations"

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/811418bf-06a2-4b30-827c-7375e5e027d5 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2025 - 22 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,100 |
| 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 EDUCATION |
| Locality | WESTMINSTER, LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2025 at 17:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/811418bf-06a2-4b30-827c-7375e5e027d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/811418bf-06a2-4b30-827c-7375e5e027d5
  17th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

## Provenance

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