---
title: "DA0323 - Assistive Technology Licences"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000793148"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000793148.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2025-05-07"
---

# DA0323 - Assistive Technology Licences

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000793148

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529833 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £69,862 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 7 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529833

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529833
  DA0323 - Assistive Technology Licences - Assistive Technology Licensing

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793148

## Provenance

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