Planning

NLFT - Ambient Voice Technology

NORTH LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

19 May 2026 at 15:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North London NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage for procuring an Ambient Voice Technology (AVT) solution as part of its digital transformation strategy. The primary objective is to alleviate the administrative burden on clinicians and enhance the efficiency and accuracy of clinical documentation across the Trust. Currently, early market engagement is taking place to understand available market offerings. The procurement process is being managed by North East London NHS Foundation Trust, functioning as the procuring entity. The engagement process has a milestone with a due date set for 3rd June 2026, and interested parties can expect a future notice by 12th June 2026. This tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting software-related services and medical information systems, and is set within the London region.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in software and healthcare technology services. SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) are particularly encouraged to engage, as the Trust aims to gather insights from diverse suppliers to inform their procurement strategy. Those with capabilities in developing and integrating AVT solutions will find this tender especially relevant, offering a prospect to contribute to a significant NHS digital transformation project. The contract, which allows for renewal, is expected to begin on 1st January 2027 and could extend through to the end of 2030, providing substantial business growth potential for the successful bidder.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NLFT - Ambient Voice Technology

Notice Description

NLFT is seeking to procure an Ambient Voice Technology (AVT) solution as part of its digital transformation strategy. The aim is to reduce clinicians' administrative burden and improve the timeliness and quality of clinical documentation across the Trust. At this stage, NLFT is undertaking early market engagement to better understand the current capabilities, maturity, integration and delivery models available within the AVT market. This Request for Information (RFI) is intended to gather insights from suppliers to help shape the Trust's requirements, approach to implementation, and overall procurement strategy. More information and RFI document can be found here . https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Pz00001bHf7YIAS&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=

Planning Information

NLFT is seeking to procure an Ambient Voice Technology (AVT) solution as part of its digital transformation strategy. The aim is to reduce clinicians’ administrative burden and improve the timeliness and quality of clinical documentation across the Trust. At this stage, NLFT is undertaking early market engagement to better understand the current capabilities, maturity, integration and delivery models available within the AVT market. This Request for Information (RFI) is intended to gather insights from suppliers to help shape the Trust’s requirements, approach to implementation, and overall procurement strategy. More information and RFI document can be found here . https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Pz00001bHf7YIAS&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069c41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045901-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48814000 - Medical information systems

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2030 4-5 years
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
NORTH LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 0PE
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
Rainham & Wennington
Westminster Constituency
Dagenham and Rainham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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