Opportunity
Ontario Tenders #tender_21835
Transcription Services for Accessible Educational Formats (Braille, DAISY, E-Text)
Posted
October 04, 2023
Respond By
June 19, 2026
Identifier
tender_21835
NAICS
541930
The Government of Ontario’s Ministry of Education is seeking a vendor to provide transcription services for the Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch (PDSB), specifically for Alternate Educational Resources Ontario (AERO). - Services required: - Transcription of texts in both English and French - Formats: Braille, DAISY Digital Audio, and E-Text word - Intended for elementary, secondary, and post-secondary students - Resources will be distributed to registered advisors within educational institutions - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Contract details: - Single vendor award - Initial term of 24 months - Work to be performed in Ontario - Procuring office: - 255 Ontario Street South, Milton, Ontario, L9T 2M5
Description
The Ministry of Education’s Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch (PDSB) is seeking a vendor to provide transcription services to Alternate Educational Resources Ontario (AERO). The services include transcription of texts in English and French into three accessible formats: Braille, DAISY Digital Audio, and E-Text word. These resources will support English/French elementary, secondary, and post-secondary students through registered advisors within institutions. The contract is expected to start by December 20, 2026, with an initial term of 24 months.