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title: "Provision of Accessibility Auditor Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066ac8"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE"
published: "2026-03-16"
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# Provision of Accessibility Auditor Training

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066ac8

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## Summary

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) in the United Kingdom is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the provision of Accessibility Auditor Training. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically targeting specialist training and computer training services, with delivery scheduled within regions UKL2 and UKL. As part of the IPO’s Digital Transformation Programme and its legal obligations, the training aims to build internal capabilities to conduct accessibility audits for digital services. Suppliers can express interest by 15th April 2026, with the contract period starting on 11th May 2026 and ending on 25th September 2026. The entire procurement process is initiated under the UK Public Contracts Regulations, and the estimated gross value of the contract is £24,000.

This procurement offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in training services, particularly those with expertise in digital accessibility compliance, to expand their client base within the public sector. Given the IPO's goal to conduct audits in-house, companies providing practical methodologies, accreditation, and compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines will be well-positioned to succeed. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the framework has previously not identified a suitable supplier, highlighting the openness to new entrants. There is potential for contract renewal, further broadening long-term business growth and collaboration possibilities within the government sector.

## Notice

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) requires a supplier to deliver specialist training that builds internal capability to conduct accessibility audits of digital services. As part of the IPO's Digital Transformation Programme and Cloud First approach, all new digital services must undergo a mandatory accessibility audit before being released to users, in line with legal obligations and Central Digital & Data Office/Government Digital Service service standards. The IPO seeks a training provider able to equip staff with the practical skills, methodologies, and accreditation needed to perform accessibility audits and produce reports compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). The aim is to enable the IPO to complete accessibility audit activity in-house, reducing reliance on external suppliers and ensuring high-quality, standards-aligned assessments of new and updated digital services.

### Planning Information

Frameworks have not yielded a potential supplier. Suppliers interested can reach out on IPO People Services Commercial People-Commercial@ipo.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023395-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 May 2026 - 25 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales, TLL2 East Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80533100 - Computer training services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 11:07 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023395-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023395-2026
  16th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/intellectual-property-office
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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