26- ISVI Newsela Annual Subscription SP w SS Cond

Newsela, Inc. was awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract by the Illinois Department of Human Services (MIS444) on September 24, 2025, with a contract period running through September 23, 2026. The contract, identified as 26-444DHS-MIS44-P-80811, has a total contract value of $1,048.17 and focuses on educational software solutions spanning multiple technology categories.

The contract encompasses educational software products classified under several United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC) categories, including educational reference software, multi-media educational software, encyclopedia software, and dictionary software. The National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) code 20843 indicates the software is specifically oriented toward educational content in domains such as foreign languages, mathematics, science, and social studies. The procurement appears to be governed by the State of Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology's standard terms and conditions, with specific provisions from the Department of Human Services incorporated into the agreement.