Accessibility Software & Hardware Support & Training - 2026

Ofsted
Selective procedure
1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029

Supply of speech recognition and reasonable adjustment software including Dragon, TextHelp Read & Write, and Mindmanager, alongside staff training, a management portal, dedicated phone support, and occasional compatible hardware like digital recorders.

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Awarded value: £126k; As published
Published: 4 September 2026
Awarded: 1 September 2026; Voicepower Limited
Contract length: 36 months; Ends 31 August 2029

What the contract covers

Call-off from a framework agreement

Provision of accessibility software licenses, user training, dedicated helpdesk support, and management portal for workplace adjustments.

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

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Call-off from a framework agreement
Procedure: Selective procedure
Initial term: 36 months
Contract dates: 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029
Certifications asked for: None stated
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Category: Services
CPV codes: 71356200

Services in this contract

Accessibility and assistive softwareMain service£37k typicalDragon and Read&Write assistive software with staff training and support

Lifecycle

Published
4 September 2026
Contract awardedto Voicepower Limited
1 September 2026
Contract starts
1 September 2026
Contract ends
31 August 2029

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3864419/accessibility-software-and-hardware-support-and-training-2026
Buyer reference: CON 1671
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-53962114-511d-4ea2-ba70-4b28c273cc3c
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Ofsted. Accessibility Software & Hardware Support & Training - 2026. Contract award, 4 September 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3864419/accessibility-software-and-hardware-support-and-training-2026 (accessed 5 November 2026).