VWS EA - Digital Accessibility of Websites
The Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS) aims to ensure its public websites comply with European standards for digital accessibility. The assignment includes repeated accessibility analyses in accordance with EN 301 549 and WCAG 2.1, the drafting and updating of transparent accessibility statements, and the provision of expert advice during the design or modification of websites. The tender is public and focuses on service providers experienced in conducting audits, reporting findings, and advising on technical and content-related improvements. The contracting authority expects regular reporting and continuous updates of the accessibility status to ensure the websites meet legal requirements and improve the user experience for people with disabilities.
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01What is being requested
The Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS) aims to ensure its public websites comply with European standards for digital accessibility. The assignment includes repeated accessibility analyses in accordance with EN 301 549 and WCAG 2.1, the drafting and updating of transparent accessibility statements, and the provision of expert advice during the design or modification of websites. The tender is public and focuses on service providers experienced in conducting audits, reporting findings, and advising on technical and content-related improvements. The contracting authority expects regular reporting and continuous updates of the accessibility status to ensure the websites meet legal requirements and improve the user experience for people with disabilities.
VWS is committed to making its websites accessible based on accessibility research and being transparent about this through accessibility statements. Furthermore, VWS wants to ensure that these reports and statements remain up to date. To this end, VWS intends to have its websites repeatedly examined based on the EN 301 549 and WCAG 2.1 standards. In addition to conducting research, there is also a need for advice regarding digital accessibility in relation to the setup or restoration of websites.
02Exclusion grounds
- No specific exclusion grounds were extracted. In a European tender, the mandatory and discretionary grounds of art. 2.86/2.87 of the Dutch Procurement Act almost always apply — check the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD).
03Value in context
04Likely competitors
05Legal themes that may be relevant here
06Frequently asked questions
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07Estimated value versus the market
€ 327K
€ 800K
€ 2,5 mln
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