Tender Viewer accessibility statement

This accessibility statement applies to the University of Glasgow’s Tender Viewer system. 

Using this website 

The Tender Viewer is run by The University of Glasgow. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to: 

  • navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
  • navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
  • listen to most of the website using a screen reader

We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand .

AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability. 

How accessible this website is 

We know some parts of this website aren’t fully accessible: 

  • Pages lack ways to bypass repetitive content.
  • Form elements do not have associated labels.
  • Not all images are named
  • The tabindex should be improved.

Feedback and contact information 

If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille: 

We’ll consider your request and get back to you in 5 days. 

British Sign Language

BSL users can contact us via contactSCOTLAND-BSL, the online British Sign Language interpreting video relay service.

Find out more about BSL assistance: contactSCOTLAND

Reporting accessibility problems with this website 

We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems that aren’t listed on this page or think we’re not meeting the requirements of the accessibility regulations, contact:  

We’ll consider your request and get back to you in 5 days. 

Enforcement procedure 

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the accessibility regulations. If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS). 

Technical information about this website’s accessibility 

The University of Glasgow is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. 

Compliance status 

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below. 

Non-accessible content 

The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.  

How we tested this website

This website was last tested on 24 September 2020. The test was carried out in-house using the Lighthouse, an automated tool which performs audits of web pages in several different areas including accessibility. As of 31 August 2022, there have been no further changes to the site’s functionality or appearance.

What we’re doing to improve accessibility 

In addition to the above testing, we release changes on a regular basis which may include accessibility fixes identified by you or us. All new developments will be tested for accessibility.

Preparation of this accessibility statement 

This statement was prepared on 24 September 2020. It was last reviewed on 31 August 2022. 

This website was last tested on 24 September 2020. The test was carried out by the University of Glasgow’s Business Systems Team and assessed against the WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines. 

This page was last updated 2 September 2022.