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# Inclusive Easy Read Software Solution

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/inclusive-easy-read-software-solution-ocds-h6vhtk-058f3a). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea: "Inclusive Easy Read Software Solution". Published status: complete. Published Value: £40,000. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/the-royal-borough-of-kensington-chelsea-GB-PPON-PPRX-1592-MXGN)
- **Published Value:** £40,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Below threshold - unknown
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Communication and multimedia software package, Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package, Software development services, Software support services
- **Delivery Location:** UKI3, UKI33
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £30,000 (exc. VAT, 1 contract)
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/inclusive-easy-read-software-solution-ocds-h6vhtk-058f3a#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-058f3a`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/inclusive-easy-read-software-solution-ocds-h6vhtk-058f3a#tl-md)

## Description
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.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 48300000, 48500000, 72261000, 72262000
- **Delivery regions:** UKI
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

- **Contract Period:** 31/10/2025 to 30/10/2030

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** 1 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **PHOTOSYMBOLS LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-160980`

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** Service Contract for the Provision of an Inclusive Easy Read Document Production Software Solution (active)
  - Signed Value: £30,000
  - Signed Date: 25/03/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F033291-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-04-13T12:48:27.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-16T07:57:32.058Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-058f3a