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title: "Dragon Software Licences with Maintenance and Support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE"
published: "2026-08-04"
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# Dragon Software Licences with Maintenance and Support

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fe1cf80-1526-453c-a80c-067bc8e2a37a

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6f2162d-7a43-4df2-b747-aefd28aecbf5 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2026 - 21 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPEAK IT SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2026 at 08:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6f2162d-7a43-4df2-b747-aefd28aecbf5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6f2162d-7a43-4df2-b747-aefd28aecbf5
  4th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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