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HCT - Accurx A1 Ambient Voice Technology

HERTFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY NHS TRUST

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25 Feb 2026 at 09:40

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Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCNT) has completed the procurement process for the provision of bespoke Accurx Ambient Voice Technology, awarded via the G-Cloud 14 Framework. This procurement, classified under software-related services, aims to enhance voice technology solutions. The contract, valued at £350,000, will be executed between 1st March 2026 and 28th February 2029. The procurement method was selective, formed as a call-off from a framework agreement. HCNT, located in Welwyn Garden City, carried out this procurement to cater to their industry needs in England. The award stage was marked as active as of 20th February 2026, with the award notice published on 25th February 2026.

The awarding of the contract to Accurx Limited presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in software-related services. This contract may not be ideally suited for SMEs or VCSEs given the scale and specialised nature of technology involved. However, businesses with expertise in ambient voice technologies will find this opportunity aligned well with their capabilities. The long-term contract duration allows suppliers to establish deeper relationships and potentially lead to future engagements with HCNT, encouraging innovations and improvements in healthcare technology solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HCT - Accurx A1 Ambient Voice Technology

Notice Description

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust award for Provision of bespoke Accurx Ambient Voice Technology via G-Cloud 14 Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0070c60d-f2c8-448d-a5b2-ce277c2c09a9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d922b11-920c-495c-a8d8-0592fc39ba65
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6NS
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCURX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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