Clinical Transcription Service

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Award

22 Jun 2026 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Clinical Transcription Service" has been completed by the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, located in Lincoln, UK. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically involving typing, word-processing, and desktop publishing services, as per the CPV classification. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from an NHS framework agreement. Key dates include the award date of 19th June 2026, with the contract running from 22nd June 2026 to 30th September 2026. Bighand Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), has been awarded the contract valued at £137,151.17.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, especially for businesses specialising in digital dictation, speech/voice recognition, and outsourced transcription services. SMEs like Bighand Limited are particularly well-positioned to compete for such contracts due to the specific suitability for smaller enterprises. The framework nature of the procurement process allows successful bidders to secure work in a streamlined and efficient manner, providing a stable revenue stream and fostering expanded service offerings in clinical transcription within the healthcare sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Clinical Transcription Service

Notice Description

Provision of clinical transcription services Additional information: All values exclude VAT. Framework: NHSCS Ref 5257-4667 Digital Dictation, Speech/Voice Recognition, Outsourced Transcription and associated services - Lot 3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7be47b84-b3e6-43b8-a104-8cfa3938bbda
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ca70d0f-4d6b-494c-b389-dff62e6c1624
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79550000 - Typing, word-processing and desktop publishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£137,151 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£137,151 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 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
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
LN5 7JH
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
Park
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIGHAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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