TextTool & ReadWrite

Aston University
West Midlands
Selective procedure
29 June 2026 to 28 June 2031

Supply of TextHelp Read&Write assistive software licences to support users with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences. The contract covers the provision of specialist software tools designed to enhance comprehension and digital accessibility across a higher education environment.

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Awarded value: £51k; As published
Published: 8 May 2026
Awarded: 8 May 2026; Softcat
Contract length: 60 months; Ends 28 June 2031

What the contract covers

Services contract

Provision of assistive technology software licences to support student and staff literacy, reading, writing, and digital content accessibility requirements.

Specialist assistive technology software designed to support students and staff with reading, writing, comprehension, and digital content accessibility
Software supporting individuals with dyslexia, ADHD, learning differences, and those who benefit from enhanced literacy tools

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Services contract
Procedure: Selective procedure
Initial term: 60 months
Contract dates: 29 June 2026 to 28 June 2031
Certifications asked for: None stated
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
Category: Services
CPV codes: 48000000

Services in this contract

Accessibility and assistive softwareMain service£37k typicalAssistive reading and writing software licences (TextTool, Read&Write) for students and staff

Lifecycle

Published
8 May 2026
Contract awardedto Softcat
8 May 2026
Contract starts
29 June 2026
Contract ends
28 June 2031

The buyer

Aston University

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The supplier

Softcat

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3552189/texttool-and-readwrite
Buyer reference: 1248
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-db5509df-6391-4548-9087-a0ef18969b72
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Aston University. TextTool & ReadWrite. Contract award, 8 May 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3552189/texttool-and-readwrite (accessed 5 November 2026).