Planning

Ambient Voice Technology - NWL APC

IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

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Planning

18 Aug 2025 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage for the "Ambient Voice Technology - NWL APC" project managed by North West London Procurement Services (NWLPS) on behalf of the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative (NWL APC). This project is led by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, in collaboration with Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The procurement is categorised under 'services,' specifically focusing on voice recognition technology and related software. The project is located in London, UK, with significant activities scheduled, such as a two-week engagement period ending on 1 September 2025 for receiving completed Requests for Information (RFI) from potential suppliers.

This tender provides a unique opportunity for businesses in the technology and software development sectors, particularly those specialising in voice recognition and IT software services. Companies that excel in providing voice-logging systems, dictating machines, or voice recorders are well-positioned to leverage this bidding opportunity. The procurement process aims to enhance clinical efficiency and documentation accuracy, presenting significant business growth potential through innovative and compliant technological solutions. The process is open to SMEs and VCSEs, further broadening the participation scope for varied enterprise sizes to contribute and expand their market reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ambient Voice Technology - NWL APC

Notice Description

Dear Supplier, We would like to notify you of an upcoming requirement, and by doing so we are keen to understand where the current and future market is specifically in terms of the requirement laid out. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks additional information relating to Ambient Voice Technology (AVT). The North West London Acute Provider Collaborative (NWL APC) which consists Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking proposals for the implementation of an Ambient Voice Technology (AVT) solutions which includes the ability to perform medical coding. The goal is to enhance clinical efficiency, improve documentation accuracy, and boost productivity while ensuring compliance with data security and regulatory standards. To access the documents and participate, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome North West London Procurement Services (NWLPS) is a Collaborative Procurement Organisation. The NWL APC have instructed NWLPS to act as their procurement representative, therefore, any communications during this market engagement stage is on behalf of the APC. NWLPS is an agent of the APC, acting on their behalf solely to carry out the market engagement. All decisions will be made by the APC.

Planning Information

2 Week time period given for bidders to submit a completed RFI document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058978
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049373-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

32332100 - Dictating machines

32342450 - Voice recorders

32344110 - Voice-logging system

48517000 - IT software package

72212314 - Voice recognition 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
18 Aug 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

CENTRAL LONDON COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

CHELSEA AND WESTMINSTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

LONDON NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

THE HILLINGDON HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kerem.guney@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W2 1NY
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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