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NHS Western Isles Digital Dictation

NHS WESTERN ISLES

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04 Nov 2025 at 00:00

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Western Isles Digital Dictation

Notice Description

Procure and implement a new Digital Dictation System (DDS) for NHS Western Isles.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of this project is to procure and implement a new Digital Dictation System (DDS) for NHS Western Isles, operational by 1st April 2026, to replace the current system which expires on 31st March 2026.

Renewal: The contract will have a minimum term of 3 years with the option to extend for two further terms of 12 months each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000814593
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542671
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2029

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WESTERN ISLES
Contact Name
Louise Fry
Contact Email
louise.fry1@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1851704704

Buyer Location

Locality
ISLE OF LEWIS
Postcode
HS1 2BB
Post Town
Outer Hebrides
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Electoral Ward
Steòrnabhagh a Deas
Westminster Constituency
Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Further Information

Notice Documents

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