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Tender: Transcription Services for AERO (PDSB) – Braille, DAISY Audio & E-Text (English/French)

Released 11 days ago

Closes17 Nov 2026
Likely valueRough estimate$200K to $3.0M
LocationBelleville, Ontario
AgencyOntario Ministry of Education
SourceOntario Tenders
CategoryEducation & Training
20 days leftCloses Tue, 17 Nov 2026

About

The Ministry of Education’s Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch (PDSB) is seeking a supplier to provide transcription services to Alternate Educational Resources Ontario (AERO). The contract requires one vendor to transcribe texts in English and French into three accessible mediums: Braille, DAISY Digital Audio recordings, and E-Text word, producing alternate-format textbooks and resources for registered advisors within institutions serving elementary, secondary and post-secondary students. The PDSB intends for transcription services to be in place by December 20, 2026.

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