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title: "Inclusive Easy Read Software Solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058f3a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA"
published: "2026-04-13"
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# Inclusive Easy Read Software Solution

Buyer: ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058f3a

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## Summary

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has awarded a contract for an "Inclusive Easy Read Software Solution" designed to enhance accessibility across Council services. The procurement process concluded with the contract being awarded on 13th April 2026, and the service is set to commence on 20th April 2026 until 19th April 2031. This project, located in London, is focused on developing an online platform enabling the creation of accessible Easy Read documents, particularly targeting residents with learning disabilities and cognitive impairments. The procurement stage for this contract is complete, utilising a direct award procedure informed by market research. The procurement falls under the services category, with a gross contract value of £36,000.

This tender marks a significant opportunity for businesses involved in software development, support services, and communication and multimedia packages. It presents prospects for growth, especially for SMEs specialising in document creation and accessibility services. Companies that can adeptly combine standard templates with intuitive tools will find themselves well-positioned to benefit from similar future contracts, given the growing demand for accessibility solutions in public sector communications. Creative agencies and tech firms adept at producing high-quality, adaptable content might also consider such procurements as prime opportunities to expand their service offerings and align with public authority objectives.

## Notice

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has awarded this contract for the provision of an online Easy Read platform, including a comprehensive image library, to be used across the Council. The platform will enable staff to produce adaptable and accessible Easy Read documents that comply with recognised accessibility standards, for both internal and external use. The platform will support the Council in creating high-quality accessible materials for residents with learning disabilities, cognitive impairments, and those for whom English is a second language. It will help ensure informed decision-making, promote independent engagement with Council services, and enable full participation in civic life. Easy Read materials also provide an essential communication resource for carers, support workers, and families. This contract was awarded via a direct award procedure following a market engagement exercise, which confirmed that only one supplier was capable of meeting the Council's specific requirements.

### Planning Information

Providers are required to submit responses to the enclosed questionnaire by the Engagement Deadline (18/09/2025).
If the Authority wishes to conduct meetings with suitable responders, these will be undertaken throughout September & October 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033291-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W8 7NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Campden |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOTOSYMBOLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package
- 48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package
- 72261000 - Software support services
- 72262000 - Software development services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 12:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033291-2026
- 28 Aug 2025 at 11:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051918-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033291-2026
  13th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051918-2025
  28th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.photosymbols.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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