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title: "Digital Dictation, Speech recognition and outsource transcription"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-08-21"
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# Digital Dictation, Speech recognition and outsource transcription

Buyer: KENT COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09ee298d-01c1-4a77-aae8-060c5cdfc46d

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Kent Community NHs Foundation Trust, titled "Digital Dictation, Speech recognition and outsource transcription," falls under the Administration services industry category. This contract, which is to be executed at TN25 4AZ in the United Kingdom, has progressed to the award stage. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as part of a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 12th August 2025, with the contract set to commence on 1st September 2025 and end on 30th August 2028. The total value of the award is £158,703.08.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in digital dictation and speech recognition technologies, as well as those experienced in transcription services, to leverage their expertise. While the procurement was part of a framework agreement and not open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) this time, the awarded supplier, DICT8 Limited, is itself a small to medium-sized enterprise, highlighting a precedent for businesses of such scale to engage in similar future opportunities. This contract, while concluded, could lead to further opportunities in the evolving digital administration services sector.

## Notice

Digital Dictation, Speech recognition and outsource transcription

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e8af9a6-5a63-4bd1-888c-bb3261fe51ff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 30 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £158,703 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £158,703 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | ASHFORD, |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN25 4AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Goat Lees |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DICT8 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75100000 - Administration services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2025 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e8af9a6-5a63-4bd1-888c-bb3261fe51ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e8af9a6-5a63-4bd1-888c-bb3261fe51ff
  21st August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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