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Read&Write Renewal for SYP

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

Buyer Address: 11 Broad Street West, Sheffield, UKE32, S12BQ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Paul Armstrong

Contact Email: paul.armstrong@southyorkshire.police.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
77624.99 GBP
Published
10 Feb 2026, 14:14
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
48000000 - Software package and information systems
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Insight Direct (UK) Limited
Official Source
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Description

Read&Write accessibility software renewal for SYP

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: This contract is for the renewal of Read&Write software from TextHelp. Since 2019 SYP have utilised the accessibility software Read&Write. There is currently a forcewide licence for this software used as a reasonable adjustment mainly for dyslexia. The software provides screen masking, talk to text option and read aloud. Evaluation of effectiveness for this software is undertaken by the Equality Hub. This project will work with reseller Insight to put in place a longer term contract of 2 years with 2 x 12 month extension options.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: 2 x 12 month extension options

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