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DA0323 - Assistive Technology Licences

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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07 May 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process for "DA0323 - Assistive Technology Licences" under the education sector with the procurement method being a direct award from the GCloud 13 framework, Lot 2 Cloud Software. The contract involves the provision of assistive technology software licences such as JAWS, ZoomText, and Dragon NaturallySpeaking, and was awarded to Phoenix Software. The procurement took place at the University's premises in Edinburgh, within the region UKM75. The contract, which began on 26th March 2024, is valued at £69,862.54 and spans three years, with an optional one-year extension.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud software solutions, particularly those with capabilities in assistive technology products. Large businesses with expertise in providing licensing solutions for enterprise clients are ideal candidates for similar opportunities in public contracts. The limited procurement method suggests that having a presence on frameworks like GCloud could be advantageous for gaining direct awards in future tenders. The role of Phoenix Software as the supplier underscores the potential for businesses adept in digital accessibility technology to secure lucrative contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DA0323 - Assistive Technology Licences

Notice Description

Assistive Technology Licensing

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of Assistive Technology Software licensing consisting of the following product for 3 years, with 1 year optional extension, via a direct award off G-Cloud 13, Lot 2 Cloud Software. - JAWS - Enterprise licence including upgrades - ZoomText - Enterprise licence - Dragon NaturallySpeaking licence

Procurement Information

Direct Award from a Framework (GCloud 13) RM1557.13 Lot 2 Cloud

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000793148
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529833
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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
£69,862 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Suzanne Toole
Contact Email
suzie.toole@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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