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title: "BWC Speech Recognition Product for Epic EPR"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-727c169e-563d-4c8e-91c2-365972ca6337"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# BWC Speech Recognition Product for Epic EPR

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-727c169e-563d-4c8e-91c2-365972ca6337

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, which has completed the tender for a "BWC Speech Recognition Product for Epic EPR". This procurement falls under the industry category of voice recognition software development services and is located in Birmingham, West Midlands, UK. The process, using a "selective" procurement method through a "call-off from a framework agreement," concluded on 1st October 2024. The contract period extends from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2027, with the final award published on 2nd October 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs, given the focus on software development and license management solutions. The contract, valued at £303,075, is ideal for companies specialising in voice recognition technology and related software development. Businesses that can integrate with existing electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic EPR, or that offer experience in medical software, would find this opportunity particularly well-suited to their capabilities.

## Notice

Purchase of a Speech Recognition Product for Epic EPR

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cf6d2b2-b5df-4fff-8e11-0220e19e58f4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £320,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £303,075 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NUANCE COMMUNICATIONS IRELAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package
- 72212314 - Voice recognition software development services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2024 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cf6d2b2-b5df-4fff-8e11-0220e19e58f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cf6d2b2-b5df-4fff-8e11-0220e19e58f4
  2nd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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