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title: "Digital Dictation Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b536dc92-68b3-4e0d-9799-ec8210165199"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2020-07-20"
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# Digital Dictation Services

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b536dc92-68b3-4e0d-9799-ec8210165199

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## Summary

The County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust recently concluded a procurement process for Digital Dictation Services, awarding a contract valued at £708,000. This procurement, initiated as a direct award through the Shared Business Services Framework, has a contract period spanning 60 months, with potential for a 24-month extension. The services are classified under the CPV codes for dictating machines and office automation software packages, with delivery set in the North East region of England. The award was published on 20 July 2020, following the contract's start date of 30 June 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in digital dictation and office automation solutions, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Companies capable of providing innovative software packages or dictating machines tailored to healthcare sector needs will find this contract aligned with their offerings. Engaging in this procurement process could allow such businesses to expand their foothold within the NHS supply chain, potentially leading to further contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have placed a direct award for Digital Dictation Services. Direct Award via the Shared Business Services Framework SBS/20/SM/WCC/9423. Contract term 60 Months (with the option to extend for 1 x 24 month period)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4483fc7f-f1c9-4c83-a7cf-1415e774ba79 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2020 - 29 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £708,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £708,000 |
| 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 | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL3 6HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Pierremont |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 3M |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 32332100 - Dictating machines
- 48920000 - Office automation software package

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2020 at 10:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4483fc7f-f1c9-4c83-a7cf-1415e774ba79

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4483fc7f-f1c9-4c83-a7cf-1415e774ba79
  20th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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