---
title: "Enterprise Licence for Caption.Ed (AI note-taking software)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0515e7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND"
published: "2025-05-16"
---

# Enterprise Licence for Caption.Ed (AI note-taking software)

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0515e7

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## Summary

The Arts Council of England successfully concluded a public procurement process for an enterprise licence of AI note-taking software, Caption.Ed. This contract, awarded on 16 May 2025, pertains to the category of voice recognition software packages. This procurement was completed directly below the threshold without competition, aligning with Access to Work recommendations. The contract spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, serving the United Kingdom. The Arts Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Manchester, oversaw this process with the tender initiation type marked as 'award'. The supplier involved is E-Voice Speech Recognition Ltd, an SME located in Littleport.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those focusing on voice recognition technologies. SMEs offering innovative AI solutions could find a niche market in providing tailored software to public sector organisations, especially in domains such as accessibility tools. Companies with a dynamic approach in software engineering and adaptive technologies are well-suited to meet the demands of similar tenders, as they could leverage their expertise to fulfil requirements under direct procurement processes that are below the competitive threshold.

## Notice

This is an enterprise licence for Caption.Ed (AI note-taking software). This software is purchased on an ad-hoc basis for individuals following Access to Work recommendations To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=950707685

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022246-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,960 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 1FN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | E-VOICE SPEECH RECOGNITION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48314000 - Voice recognition software package

## Release History

- 16 May 2025 at 13:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022246-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022246-2025
  16th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=950707685
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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