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Speech Recognition Software Training, Consultancy and Workshops

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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22 Jul 2025 at 08:50

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has completed the procurement process for the delivery of speech recognition software training, consultancy, and workshops. This contract, titled "Speech Recognition Software Training, Consultancy and Workshops," falls under the industry category of IT services and is located in England, United Kingdom. Procured through the CCS G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement via a call-off process, the contract was awarded to Voicepower Limited on 21 July 2025. The contract period spans from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2028 and has a total awarded value of £25,650.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering software training and consultancy. Companies adept in deploying and supporting cloud-based solutions will find this contract aligns with their capabilities, given its focus on delivering training specifically tailored for Dragon Professional software. Although the contract was procured via a selective method, businesses can leverage their expertise to engage in similar opportunities, provided they have access to such framework agreements. Collaboration with organisations like the CQC can significantly enhance a company's profile and foster long-term growth in the competitive IT service sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Speech Recognition Software Training, Consultancy and Workshops

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) requires the services of a Speech Recognition Software Training Delivery Partner to work with to deliver Dragon Professional accessibility focused training and consultancy services. This procurement was undertaken through the CCS G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), Lot 2 Cloud Software, following the Direct Award process. The Contract is awarded for a total period of 36 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC I&D 157

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e72ab61-e8ab-4696-81dd-66cc0cf69b46
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

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,650 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,650 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
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
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 4PA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOICEPOWER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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