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What Is Universal Design in Procurement (Universell utforming, Norway)?
This is a Norwegian procurement term. The requirement that what is procured be usable by everyone, regardless of functional ability.
What does universal design require in procurement?
That products, buildings and digital services bought by the public sector are usable by as many people as possible, regardless of functional ability, without special adaptation.
Where does the requirement come from?
The Equality and Anti-Discrimination Act and the regulations on universal design of ICT, which the procurement rules require buyers to take into account.
What should suppliers document?
Compliance with the relevant standards, for example WCAG for digital services, with evidence rather than general assurances.
