--- title: "Digitial dictation, speech recognition and outsourced transcription services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9075bb15-bac9-4b35-9a6c-894579cbded1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9075bb15-bac9-4b35-9a6c-894579cbded1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9075bb15-bac9-4b35-9a6c-894579cbded1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9075bb15-bac9-4b35-9a6c-894579cbded1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS" published: "2017-09-12" --- # Digitial dictation, speech recognition and outsourced transcription services Buyer: NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9075bb15-bac9-4b35-9a6c-894579cbded1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9075bb15-bac9-4b35-9a6c-894579cbded1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9075bb15-bac9-4b35-9a6c-894579cbded1.json) ## Summary The NHS Commercial Solutions is seeking suppliers for a framework agreement concerning digital dictation, speech recognition, and outsourced transcription services. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 23rd February 2018. The initiative is aimed at supporting NHS and other participating authorities, with the potential framework contract spanning an initial duration of two years, extendable for an additional two years at the discretion of the buyer. Suppliers are encouraged to express their interest through the Bravo Solution eTendering system to be informed when the contract notice is published. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in office support services, particularly those with capabilities in digital transcription and speech technology. Companies that are agile and experienced in delivering digital solutions or outsourcing services will find this opportunity especially relevant. By participating in this procurement, businesses can not only expand their client base within the NHS but also strengthen their position in the wider public sector market in the UK and Crown Dependencies. ## Notice This Prior Information Notice ('PIN') has been published by Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, on behalf of NHS Commercial Solutions to explore the feasibility of establishing a Digital dictation, speech recognition and outsourced transcription services framework agreement to support the NHS and other participating authorities. It should be noted that this PQQ is NOT the actual PQQ stage of the procurement that is likely to be conducted but has been set up by Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, on behalf of NHS Commercial Solutions, as a portal for potential suppliers to register their interest in any potential framework agreement resulting from the feasibility exercise conducted. System limitations mean that tha label states 'PQQ' but the opportunity is not yet live. Potential suppliers will be notified if, and when, the contract notice is published. All information and communications in relation to this PIN must be through this Bravo portal. Additional information: The framework agreement likely to be established shall: a) provide coverage across NHS Commercial Solutions member trusts as listed on http://www.commercialsolutions-sec.nhs.uk/trusts.php (or the applicable replacement webpage from time to time) and b) be open to other named participating authorities within the UK and Crown Dependencies having similar procurement needs, including member trusts of NHS East of England Collaborative Procurement Hub: http://www.eoecph.nhs.uk/linkspage.htm#2509_005 (or the applicable replacement webpage from time to time); NHS London Procurement Partnership: http://www.lpp.nhs.uk/about-lpp/our-members/ (or the applicable replacement webpage from time to time); and NHS North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative: https://www.noecpc.nhs.uk/current-members (or the applicable replacement webpage from time to time). c) be initially for two years in duration, with an option - at the sole discretion of Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust on behalf of NHS Commercial Solutions to extend by a further two periods of 12 months. Access to the framework agreement likely to be established by participating authorities shall typically be through mini-competitions (making use of eAuctions, as appropriate) but provision shall also be made for those wanting to possibly direct award instead. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register their interest via NHS Commercial Solution's eTendering system, Bravo Solution, website address https://commercialsolutions.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml Instructions for registering an interest are as follows: a) click 'View current opportunities and notices' b) express an interest in the project pqq_941 - Prior Information Notice for Digital dictation, speech recognition and outsourced transcription services. It should be noted that this is NOT the actual PQQ stage of the procurement. System limitations mean that the label states 'PQQ' but the opportunity is NOT yet live. You will be informed if, and when, the procurement goes live. c) accurately complete and fully submit your answers to the Qualification Questionnaire. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8d2d509-8d8f-44b7-981c-1341dced5154 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS | | Locality | DORKING | | Post town | Redhill | | Postcode | RH4 1XA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey | | Local authority | Mole Valley | | Electoral ward | Dorking North | | Westminster constituency | Dorking and Horley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79500000 - Office-support services ## Release History - 12 Sep 2017 at 22:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8d2d509-8d8f-44b7-981c-1341dced5154 - 12 Sep 2017 at 22:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8d2d509-8d8f-44b7-981c-1341dced5154 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8d2d509-8d8f-44b7-981c-1341dced5154 12th September 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://commercialsolutions.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml Interested suppliers are encouraged to register their interest via NHS Commercial Solution's eTendering system, Bravo Solution, website address ## Notice URLs - http://www.commercialsolutions-sec.nhs.uk/trusts.php - http://www.eoecph.nhs.uk/linkspage.htm#2509_005 - http://www.lpp.nhs.uk/about-lpp/our-members/ - https://www.noecpc.nhs.uk/current-members ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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