Award

Digital Dictation, Speech recognition and outsource transcription

KENT COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

21 Aug 2025 at 14:08

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Kent Community NHs Foundation Trust, titled "Digital Dictation, Speech recognition and outsource transcription," falls under the Administration services industry category. This contract, which is to be executed at TN25 4AZ in the United Kingdom, has progressed to the award stage. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as part of a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 12th August 2025, with the contract set to commence on 1st September 2025 and end on 30th August 2028. The total value of the award is £158,703.08.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in digital dictation and speech recognition technologies, as well as those experienced in transcription services, to leverage their expertise. While the procurement was part of a framework agreement and not open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) this time, the awarded supplier, DICT8 Limited, is itself a small to medium-sized enterprise, highlighting a precedent for businesses of such scale to engage in similar future opportunities. This contract, while concluded, could lead to further opportunities in the evolving digital administration services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Dictation, Speech recognition and outsource transcription

Notice Description

Digital Dictation, Speech recognition and outsource transcription

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09ee298d-01c1-4a77-aae8-060c5cdfc46d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e8af9a6-5a63-4bd1-888c-bb3261fe51ff
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£158,703 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£158,703 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 30 Aug 2028 2-3 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
KENT COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD,
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DICT8

Further Information

Notice Documents

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