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Front end speech recognition - Community

EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

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01 Apr 2025 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for professional services associated with their existing Fluency Direct licenses. The contract, titled "Front end speech recognition - Community", falls under the industry category of voice recognition software packages (CPV code 48314000). This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from the SBS Framework for Digital Dictation, Speech Recognition & Outsourced Transcription (Ref: SBS/20/SM/WCC/9423). The contract period runs from 29th March 2025 to 28th March 2026, with an awarded value of £51,417.60 GBP. The service will be delivered in Saint Leonards-on-sea, East Sussex (postal code TN37 7RD).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital dictation, speech recognition, and professional services within the medical field. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this category, as indicated by the suitability criteria. Such businesses can leverage their expertise to provide innovative solutions and growth in a collaboration with healthcare providers like the East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. Engaging in this contract can enhance market presence and foster strategic relationships within the NHS trust network.

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Notice Title

Front end speech recognition - Community

Notice Description

This Order is for the delivery of Professional Services associated with existing Fluency Direct licenses held by the Customer. The Order is under the SBS Framework for Digital Dictation, Speech Recognition & Outsourced Transcription Ref: SBS/20/SM/WCC/9423

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75f96cf1-ede0-49bf-b9ca-4e7686578a52
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cdcf955-e4a6-4713-9519-9092245d8f16
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48314000 - Voice recognition software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,417 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,417 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2025 - 28 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
esht.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
0300 131 4500

Buyer Location

Locality
SAINT LEONARDS-ON-SEA
Postcode
TN37 7RD
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hastings
Electoral Ward
Conquest
Westminster Constituency
Hastings and Rye

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KCI MEDICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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