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Provision of Voice To Text AI Solutions Playbook Services

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

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11 Mar 2026 at 15:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority involved the provision of Voice to Text AI Solutions Playbook services, focusing on implementing a framework for Voice to Text and Speech Recognition technologies within the public sector of Greater Manchester. The industry category for this procurement was IT services, under the CPV code 72000000, and the contracting phase has concluded with an award status. Located in Manchester, the procurement process was completed with key dates including the contract period from 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2026, with the contract signed on 31 December 2025. The procurement method was below threshold, although specific details remain unspecified.

This tender creates an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those adept in AI and speech recognition technologies, to expand their reach into the public sector. "Careful Industries Limited," an SME based in London, successfully secured this contract, highlighting the accessibility for smaller enterprises to pursue public sector contracts. Companies with expertise in consulting, software development, and internet support could find similar opportunities beneficial for their business growth, especially within the regional confines of Greater Manchester. The structured framework presented in the playbook offers an ethical and standardised platform, ideal for tech-driven organisations looking to enhance their public sector engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Voice To Text AI Solutions Playbook Services

Notice Description

The Voice to Text AI Solutions Playbook aims to provide a practical, ethical, and standardised framework for adopting Voice to Text (VTT) and Speech Recognition (SR) technologies across Greater Manchester's public sector.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066781
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021904-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Careful Industries

Further Information

Notice Documents

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