- Country: Canada
- Summary: Application of Accessibility Standards
- CAT Ref No: 111887140
- Deadline: 31 Jan 2025
- Financier: Self Financed
- Purchaser Ownership: Government
- Tender Value: Refer Document
- Notice Type: Tender
- Document Ref. No.: R0000175870
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- IMPORTANT: All enquiries submitted between December 23rd, 2024 to January 6th, 2025 will only be answered after January 6, 2025.
In May 2024, Accessible Standards Canada (ASC) officially adopted the European Harmonized Standard on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for use in Canada. The EN 301 549 standard states the accessibility requirements for ICT products and services. Under the code CAN/ASC - EN 301 549:2024, this standard is now approved for use throughout the country as an official standard for the Government of Canada.
The official endorsement of this standard re-iterates the importance for federal organizations to take action in adopting the measures therein and follow the guidance provided in the Guideline on Making Information Technology Usable by All. It is recommended that organizations adopt the CAN/ASC - EN 301 549:2024 standard in support of the Government's commitment to an accessible and barrier-free Canada.
Reason for this RFI
Shared Services Canada (SSC) is posting this RFI with the intention to understand:
-Industry-s awareness and use of ICT accessibility standards and/or guidelines, in particular, the EN 301 549 Harmonised European Standard - Accessibility Requirements for ICT Products and Services, in the design and development of its solutions, non-web documents and training; and
-Any barriers/challenges or obstacles that Industry may encounter if required to conform to an ICT accessibility standard, in particular, t... - Documents:
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CLICK HERE TO LOGINApplication of Accessibility Standards - Canada Tender
The SHARED SERVICES CANADA, a Government sector organization in Canada, has announced a new tender for Application of Accessibility Standards. This tender is published on CanadaTenders under CAT Ref No: 111887140 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2025-01-31.
The estimated tender value is Refer Document, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.
