Planning

NHS FHFT Speech Clinical Software

FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

25 May 2025 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust entails the planned acquisition of Speech Recognition and speech-driven clinical documentation software, along with hosted services and associated professional services. This procurement falls under the industry category of services and is part of the health sector's IT procurement. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with communication plans indicating a notice date of 1st July 2025. The procurement covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. The contract period is anticipated to start on 1st January 2026 and could extend till 31st December 2030, highlighting potential long-term engagement opportunities for interested parties.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in industry-specific software packages, document management services, and office automation services. Companies providing innovative speech-based technology solutions, particularly those with experience in healthcare IT, could find this contract highly advantageous. Firms capable of offering comprehensive solutions that integrate speech recognition with clinical documentation processes are likely to be well-suited to compete. The project offers potential growth by enabling suppliers to partner with an established NHS Foundation Trust, thus expanding their service footprint in the public health sector. The planned timeline allows businesses sufficient preparation time to align their offerings with the procurement requirements.

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Notice Title

NHS FHFT Speech Clinical Software

Notice Description

Speech Recognition and speech-driven clinical documentation software, hosted Service and associated Professional Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0525e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027374-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

72512000 - Document management services

72513000 - Office automation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
fhft.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FRIMLEY
Postcode
GU16 7UJ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Surrey Heath
Electoral Ward
Frimley
Westminster Constituency
Surrey Heath

Further Information

Notice Documents

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