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Voice Recognition

MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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04 Nov 2025 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Medway NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority in central government, focused on acquiring voice recognition services. The tender, identified with the title "Voice Recognition," falls under the services category, with a specific focus on voice recognition software development. Located at Medway Maritime Hospital in Gillingham, United Kingdom, the direct procurement method used was below the threshold and conducted without competition. The process is now at the complete stage, with a contract value of GBP 102,340 signed on 3rd November 2025. The contract was awarded to Procea Limited, a supplier based in Maidstone, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software development services, particularly those adept in voice recognition technologies. Organisations that have the capability to supply sophisticated software solutions and desire to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector would find ventures like this highly beneficial. By participating in direct procurement processes with entities like the Medway NHS Foundation Trust, businesses can establish valuable connections and bolster their portfolio within the healthcare industry.

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Notice Title

Voice Recognition

Notice Description

Purchase Order: 260008834

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d977
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070670-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212314 - Voice recognition software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£102,340 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2025 - 4 Nov 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
matt.frankling@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GILLINGHAM
Postcode
ME7 5NY
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Gillingham South
Westminster Constituency
Gillingham and Rainham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROCEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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