Competition with a shortlist
Competitive procedure with a selection stage: suppliers were shortlisted before being invited to bid.
Key facts
- Buyer
- Aston University · Body governed by public law
- Supplier
- Softcat plc
- Value
- £50,958.27
- Procedure
- Call-off from a framework agreement
- Sector
- Software & information systems · Software package and information systems (CPV 48000000)
- Region
- West Midlands
- Official notice
- View on Contracts Finder
- Timeline
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- Contract date8 May 2026
- Published8 May 2026Published the same day
Description
TextTool & Read&Write is specialist assistive technology software designed to support students and staff with reading, writing, comprehension, and digital content accessibility. It is widely used across the HE sector to support individuals with dyslexia, ADHD, learning differences, and those who benefit from enhanced literacy tools.
About the supplier
Softcat plc: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 02174990).