Published date: 17 August 2023

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 1 September 2023

Contract summary

Industry

  • Software package and information systems - 48000000

Location of contract

L2 2qp

Procurement reference

LJMU RFI 2319

Published date

17 August 2023

Closing date

1 September 2023

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

LJMU are conducting market research for Accessibility Software

Therefore we request companies with the capability we require completed the Request For Information Document

The new Digital Accessibility Regulations became law in September 2018: Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. These regulations are designed to improve access to Further and Higher Education and contribute to the Government's ambition to close disability attainment and progression gaps. Public Sector websites and mobile applications are required to comply with the international accessibility standard across a timeframe, with an end date of 23 September 2020. Institutions have an expectation to meet the international Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA accessibility standard.
The University is seeking to procure an accessibility software solution - Cloud Based. The aim of the is to address issues around equal access to digital content, with specific emphasis on supporting students with disabilities, and in addition to this, the development of staff around digital accessibility. Developing institutional practice in this area is key to change management, and a system such as this will provide continual opportunities for staff to adapt, create accessible content and learn through that process.
The University seeks a solution which will enable the institution to provide exceptional opportunities for online learning.

Further information regarding our requirement can be accessed via In-tend host - link further on in this notice

More information

Links

  • https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ljmu/aspx/Home
  • Notice of planned procurement
  • This notice is to enable LJMU to research the market for our needs
    Interested parties must register on In-tend, please do not make direct contact with the buyer either via email or telephone, we cannot guarantee you will receive a response if you do not communicate via In-tend

Additional text

Please register on In-tend , you can access the RFI document from there
Please do not make direct contact with the Buyer

About the buyer

Contact name

In-tend

Address

Exchange Station
Liverpool
L2 2QP
England

Email

PurchaseOrderQueries@ljmu.ac.uk