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Core Clinical Correspondence and Digital Dictation Workflow

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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10 Mar 2025 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract titled "Core Clinical Correspondence and Digital Dictation Workflow" within the Software package and information systems industry category. The contract, valued at £948,484 GBP, encompasses an enterprise-wide licence for Somerset/Yeovil and a speech recognition solution. The contract period begins on 1st March 2025 and ends on 29th February 2028. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering period concluded on 28th February 2025. The project covers multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in software development and digital dictation technologies. Companies capable of offering robust software solutions and innovative workflow management systems will find this contract particularly appealing. Though the opportunity was awarded to Bluewire Technologies Ltd (t/a EPRO), the contract signals potential growth avenues for other businesses with similar expertise in critical health service technologies. The project’s scale and the duration imply sustained business engagement and possible future extensions or follow-on contracts for long-term service providers.

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Notice Title

Core Clinical Correspondence and Digital Dictation Workflow

Notice Description

Enterprise-wide licence & ASM for Somerset/Yeovil & ASM for speech recognition solution

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-699650f5-e627-4f18-a3ff-9bfc323187b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcb6b883-a2b6-4841-9d2f-268fcbb65e76
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£948,484 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£948,484 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 29 Feb 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Millie Eccles
Contact Email
milena.eccles@somersetft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
YEOVIL
Postcode
BA21 4AT
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Yeovil South
Westminster Constituency
Yeovil

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUEWIRE TECHNOLOGIES LTD (T/A EPRO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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