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Digital Dictation

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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28 Nov 2025 at 15:48

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Summary of the contracting process

United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract titled "Digital Dictation" under the industry category of software package and information systems. This procurement process, utilising a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, has reached the award stage as of 13th November 2025. The contract, valued at GBP 444,909.46, is for the provision of a dictation system facilitating the seamless transfer of dictated files to be transcribed, and is set to run from 23rd October 2025 to 22nd October 2027. The contract serves the location of Lincoln, LN2 5QY, UK, and is aimed at enhancing operational efficiencies within the NHS Trust.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital dictation, speech/voice recognition, or outsourced transcription services. SMEs, in particular, are well-suited to engage in this procurement, given the suitability criteria outlined, indicating a preference for small and medium-sized enterprises. As supplier Bighand Limited has secured the contract, other businesses in the field can look to similar frameworks for opportunities to provide innovative solutions within the public sector, potentially expanding their clientele and revenue streams through government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Dictation

Notice Description

Dictation system that will allow authors to seamlessly transfer dictated files from mobile and/or USB devices to the secretaries to be transcribed into word documents. Via NHS Commercial Solutions Digital Dictation, Speech/Voice Recognition, Outsourced Transcription and associated services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e811e1d-4345-4490-a92e-a36a0a6d22ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/162fdf8c-4481-4152-afc6-828522771199
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£444,909 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£444,909 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2025 - 22 Oct 2027 1-2 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
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 5QY
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIGHAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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