Planning

Ambient Voice Technology

EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

11 Dec 2025 at 14:33

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

05 Dec 2025 at 12:35

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ambient Voice Technology procurement process is initiated by East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on acquiring scribe software to enhance clinical efficiency. This procurement is in the planning stage as of 11 December 2025, with the final date for engagement responses set for 22 December 2025. The process, categorised under the industry classification for license management software, involves services to be delivered in the United Kingdom. The trust is seeking responses through an RFI to achieve objectives like improving documentation accuracy and boosting productivity.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers capable of delivering advanced voice technology solutions. It is ideal for companies specialising in software that streamlines clinical workflows, reduces administrative burdens, and enhances medical coding accuracy. Though the suitability for SMEs or voluntary community and social enterprises is unspecified, businesses experienced in healthcare technology integration and digital efficiency solutions will find this tender particularly relevant. Participating suppliers must submit all necessary documentation by 22 December 2025 to be considered.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ambient Voice Technology

Notice Description

East Kent Hosptials are looking for RFi responses for an Ambient Voice Technology/ Scribe software. Objective The Buyer is looking for one or more Suppliers to deliver the following aims: * Enhance Clinical Efficiency: Streamline workflows and reduce administrative processes. * Improve Documentation Accuracy: Ensure precise and timely generation of patient records. o Reduction of burden in production of clinical documentation * Boost Productivity: Increase the overall productivity of administration and clinical staff. * Accurate Medical Coding: Automate the coding process to ensure compliance and accuracy. "Interested suppliers must log in to Atamis, locate project reference C405933, and submit their response in accordance with the requirements outlined in the portal. Supporting documents can be found in the 'Documents' tab. Please ensure you complete and upload both the RFI Response Questionnaire and the Draft Service Pricing Model. All responses must be submitted no later than 22 December 2025 at 12:00 noon." Additional information: "Interested suppliers must log in to Atamis, locate project reference C405933, and submit their response in accordance with the requirements outlined in the portal. Supporting documents can be found in the 'Documents' tab. Please ensure you complete and upload both the RFI Response Questionnaire and the Draft Service Pricing Model. All responses must be submitted no later than 22 December 2025 at 12:00 noon."

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1354e6c0-3532-434a-adb7-711f203ca9b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcfa670e-fc96-4d9f-9ec6-bbb7cf3270c3
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ETHELBERT ROAD
Postcode
CT1 3NG
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Barton
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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