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04 Aug 2026 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has recently awarded a contract to Speak IT Solutions Limited for the provision of Dragon Software Licences with maintenance and support. This procurement process falls under the "Information technology services" industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The contract procurement was undertaken through a limited method known as "Competitive quotation (below threshold)." The award stage was completed on 1st July 2026, with the contract commencing on 22nd July 2026 and running until 21st April 2027. This contract holds an estimated value of £15,000 inclusive of VAT.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in speech recognition technology and IT support services. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender beneficial due to its below-threshold competitive quotation process. As the NAO values supplier diversity, this contract encourages participation from SMEs and organisations with social values. Businesses with expertise in delivering cost-effective and innovative IT solutions that enhance operational efficiency will be well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities from public sector buyers like the NAO.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Dragon Software Licences with Maintenance and Support

Notice Description

The National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a contract to Speak IT Solutions Limited and the supplier will provide a speech recognition and dictation software to the NAO. The contract will commence on Wednesday 22nd July 2026 and run for 9 months until Wednesday 21st April 2027. The estimated contract value is up to PS15k inclusive of VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2fe1cf80-1526-453c-a80c-067bc8e2a37a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6f2162d-7a43-4df2-b747-aefd28aecbf5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2026 - 21 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPEAK IT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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