Award

BigHand Speech Recognition

DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL

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Award

07 Nov 2025 at 07:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "BigHand Speech Recognition" project was managed by Dorset County Hospital. The contract falls under the industry category of Application Service Providers and relates to a subscription service. The process has reached the Award stage, with BigHand Limited receiving the contract valued at £124,300. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to commence on 1st January 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2026. The project location is Dorchester, UK, with all relevant activities centred around the postal code DT1 2JY.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in application services, particularly those capable of delivering speech recognition solutions. Although this specific procurement was not open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), medium to large-sized businesses with the relevant expertise could find similar contracts advantageous for expansion and portfolio development. Engaging in such projects not only increases industry presence but also strengthens partnerships with established healthcare institutions like Dorset County Hospital.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BigHand Speech Recognition

Notice Description

BigHand Speech Recognition subscription

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c2a2d825-8bf6-42e3-8914-9a5355987498
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4a4980b-bf10-4ec5-a4f2-58a18c24d3ad
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72416000 - Application service providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£124,300 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£124,300 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
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
DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 2JY
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIGHAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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