Planning

Digitial dictation, speech recognition and outsourced transcription services

NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

12 Sep 2017 at 22:40

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 Sep 2017 at 22:38

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Commercial Solutions is seeking suppliers for a framework agreement concerning digital dictation, speech recognition, and outsourced transcription services. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 23rd February 2018. The initiative is aimed at supporting NHS and other participating authorities, with the potential framework contract spanning an initial duration of two years, extendable for an additional two years at the discretion of the buyer. Suppliers are encouraged to express their interest through the Bravo Solution eTendering system to be informed when the contract notice is published.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in office support services, particularly those with capabilities in digital transcription and speech technology. Companies that are agile and experienced in delivering digital solutions or outsourcing services will find this opportunity especially relevant. By participating in this procurement, businesses can not only expand their client base within the NHS but also strengthen their position in the wider public sector market in the UK and Crown Dependencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digitial dictation, speech recognition and outsourced transcription services

Notice Description

This Prior Information Notice ('PIN') has been published by Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, on behalf of NHS Commercial Solutions to explore the feasibility of establishing a Digital dictation, speech recognition and outsourced transcription services framework agreement to support the NHS and other participating authorities. It should be noted that this PQQ is NOT the actual PQQ stage of the procurement that is likely to be conducted but has been set up by Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, on behalf of NHS Commercial Solutions, as a portal for potential suppliers to register their interest in any potential framework agreement resulting from the feasibility exercise conducted. System limitations mean that tha label states 'PQQ' but the opportunity is not yet live. Potential suppliers will be notified if, and when, the contract notice is published. All information and communications in relation to this PIN must be through this Bravo portal. Additional information: The framework agreement likely to be established shall: a) provide coverage across NHS Commercial Solutions member trusts as listed on http://www.commercialsolutions-sec.nhs.uk/trusts.php (or the applicable replacement webpage from time to time) and b) be open to other named participating authorities within the UK and Crown Dependencies having similar procurement needs, including member trusts of NHS East of England Collaborative Procurement Hub: http://www.eoecph.nhs.uk/linkspage.htm#2509_005 (or the applicable replacement webpage from time to time); NHS London Procurement Partnership: http://www.lpp.nhs.uk/about-lpp/our-members/ (or the applicable replacement webpage from time to time); and NHS North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative: https://www.noecpc.nhs.uk/current-members (or the applicable replacement webpage from time to time). c) be initially for two years in duration, with an option - at the sole discretion of Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust on behalf of NHS Commercial Solutions to extend by a further two periods of 12 months. Access to the framework agreement likely to be established by participating authorities shall typically be through mini-competitions (making use of eAuctions, as appropriate) but provision shall also be made for those wanting to possibly direct award instead. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register their interest via NHS Commercial Solution's eTendering system, Bravo Solution, website address https://commercialsolutions.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml Instructions for registering an interest are as follows: a) click 'View current opportunities and notices' b) express an interest in the project pqq_941 - Prior Information Notice for Digital dictation, speech recognition and outsourced transcription services. It should be noted that this is NOT the actual PQQ stage of the procurement. System limitations mean that the label states 'PQQ' but the opportunity is NOT yet live. You will be informed if, and when, the procurement goes live. c) accurately complete and fully submit your answers to the Qualification Questionnaire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8d2d509-8d8f-44b7-981c-1341dced5154
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79500000 - Office-support services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
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
NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORKING
Postcode
RH4 1XA
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Mole Valley
Electoral Ward
Dorking North
Westminster Constituency
Dorking and Horley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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