Planning

Welsh language Child voices and Welsh Accent Child voices for high tech communication aids

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Planning

28 Jul 2021 at 15:35

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is initiating a procurement process for the development and distribution of Welsh language child voices for high-tech communication aids. This initiative, titled "Welsh language Child voices and Welsh Accent Child voices for high tech communication aids," falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on data and voice media. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with key actions required from interested bidders to express their interest by September 1, 2021. The project aims to enhance the provision of Welsh voices for Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) users throughout Wales.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those focused on voice applications and communication technology. Companies with expertise in programming services, interactive voice response, and voice recognition software are well-suited to compete. By developing high-quality, age-appropriate Welsh voices, successful bidders can not only fulfil a critical need within the public sector but also strengthen their portfolio and market presence in Welsh-speaking communities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Welsh language Child voices and Welsh Accent Child voices for high tech communication aids

Notice Description

The National Centre for Electronic Assistive Technology (NCEAT) wishes to support the development and distribution of male and female Welsh children's voices for use with voice output equipment, using Windows, iOS and Android. The primary objective is to develop and licence voices to enable young AAC users in Wales to have the choice of high-quality Welsh voices, regardless of which device they use for communication. An additional objective is for these voices to be for the general use for the Welsh public sector.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Currently within Wales there is no provision for children using high tech Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) to be able to speak the Welsh Language with a child's voice. The current provision is an adult male voice (Geraint), and adult female voice (Gwyneth) provided by Ivona. or to speak English with a Welsh accent. The primary objective is to develop and licence voices to enable young AAC users in Wales to have the choice of high-quality Welsh voices, regardless of which device they use for communication. An additional objective is for these voices to be for the general use for the Welsh public sector. Teenagers and older children also require high quality Welsh voices. We therefore wish to support measures to make Welsh accent voices, suitable for teenagers and older children, available on the same platforms. Additional information: NCEAT wishes to support the development and distribution of male and female Welsh children's voices for use with voice output equipment, using Windows, iOS and Android.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02cda5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017975-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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

CPV Codes

32583000 - Data and voice media

72212000 - Programming services of application software

72212314 - Voice recognition software development services

72212512 - Interactive voice response software development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
darren.holloway@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921836467

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4TT
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

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