104878 Workplace Adjustment Assistive Software

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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Award

11 Jun 2026 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The "104878 Workplace Adjustment Assistive Software" contract was facilitated by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, centrally located in London, UK. This procurement process, which pertains to the services industry category, was completed with the award given on 11th June 2026. The procurement was initiated through a direct method below the competition threshold, targeting specific suppliers without an open tender process. The contract is set to run from 31st January 2026 to 31st January 2027, with options for renewal in subsequent years. The gross contract value is specified at GBP 12,129.48.

This procurement offers a substantial opportunity for large enterprises providing technical services, as demonstrated by the award to Texthelp Ltd. Businesses involved in developing or supplying assistive software solutions can find growth potential in such contracts, particularly those that cater to the specific accessibility needs of governmental departments. Due to the direct procurement approach taken, companies that maintain close relations with government buyers or have niche expertise are particularly well-positioned to benefit from opportunities like this.

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Notice Title

104878 Workplace Adjustment Assistive Software

Notice Description

DCMS requirement for Workplace Adjustment Assistive Software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b35a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055392-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,107 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TEXTHELP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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