Contract award · 1 Sep 2026

Accessibility Software & Hardware Support & Training - 2026

Office for Standards in Education, Childrens Services and Skills awarded “Accessibility Software & Hardware Support & Training - 2026” to VoicePower Ltd for £126k on 1 Sep 2026.

Architecture & engineeringNorth West

Competition with a shortlist

Competitive procedure with a selection stage: suppliers were shortlisted before being invited to bid.

Key facts

Supplier
VoicePower Ltd SME
Value
£126,000
Procedure
Call-off from a framework agreement
Sector
Architecture & engineering · Technical assistance services (CPV 71356200)
Timeline
  1. Contract date1 Sep 2026
  2. Published4 Sep 2026Published 3 days after the contract date

Description

This contract will provide accessibility software, support and training for staff that have been assessed as having accessibility issues. The successful supplier will provide the following services: • Speech recognition software (Dragon Software) to accommodate users with a range of disabilities. • Training to staff on Specific reasonable adjustment software (Dragon TextHelp Read & write, Mindmanager) • Access to an online portal which is used to manage the usage amongst Ofsted staff. • Provide support to staff via a dedicated help phone line (as well as additional training) for any workplace adjustment software that is provided. • An occasional requirement for compatible hardware, for example, in the form of digital recorders.

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