Award

Read&Write Renewal for SYP

SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

10 Feb 2026 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority recently completed a procurement process for the renewal of Read&Write accessibility software for South Yorkshire Police (SYP). The procurement falls under the 'Software package and information systems' industry category and is located in the UKE region, specifically Sheffield. This contract was a call-off from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority Framework and pertains to the provision of IT hardware, networking, security equipment, and commercial off-the-shelf software. The award was made on 30th January 2026 to Insight Direct (UK) Limited with a contract value of £77,624.99. The procurement method used was 'limited', meaning the award procedure was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the procurement falling outside the scope of the directive.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software packages, particularly those involved in accessibility solutions. Firms with expertise in IT hardware and commercial software systems, especially those capable of providing valuable add-ons for public sector entities, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Additionally, this procurement underscores the importance of having strategic partnerships with public sector frameworks, such as the West Yorkshire Combined Authority Framework, to access streamlined procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Read&Write Renewal for SYP

Notice Description

Read&Write accessibility software renewal for SYP

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the renewal of Read&Write software from TextHelp. Since 2019 SYP have utilised the accessibility software Read&Write. There is currently a forcewide licence for this software used as a reasonable adjustment mainly for dyslexia. The software provides screen masking, talk to text option and read aloud. Evaluation of effectiveness for this software is undertaken by the Equality Hub. This project will work with reseller Insight to put in place a longer term contract of 2 years with 2 x 12 month extension options.

Options: 2 x 12 month extension options

Procurement Information

CALL-OFF CONTRACT AWARDED UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPLY OF IT HARDWARE, NETWORKING & SECURITY EQUIPMENT AND COMMERCIAL OFF THE SHELF SOFTWARE (COTS) - REF.2821-2022

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064cb4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011940-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£77,624 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Paul Armstrong
Contact Email
paul.armstrong@southyorkshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2BQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

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