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title: "BigHand Speech Recognition"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL"
published: "2025-11-07"
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# BigHand Speech Recognition

Buyer: DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2a2d825-8bf6-42e3-8914-9a5355987498

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "BigHand Speech Recognition" project was managed by Dorset County Hospital. The contract falls under the industry category of Application Service Providers and relates to a subscription service. The process has reached the Award stage, with BigHand Limited receiving the contract valued at £124,300. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to commence on 1st January 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2026. The project location is Dorchester, UK, with all relevant activities centred around the postal code DT1 2JY.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in application services, particularly those capable of delivering speech recognition solutions. Although this specific procurement was not open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), medium to large-sized businesses with the relevant expertise could find similar contracts advantageous for expansion and portfolio development. Engaging in such projects not only increases industry presence but also strengthens partnerships with established healthcare institutions like Dorset County Hospital.

## Notice

BigHand Speech Recognition subscription

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4a4980b-bf10-4ec5-a4f2-58a18c24d3ad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £124,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £124,300 |
| 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 | DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 2JY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72416000 - Application service providers

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2025 at 07:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4a4980b-bf10-4ec5-a4f2-58a18c24d3ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4a4980b-bf10-4ec5-a4f2-58a18c24d3ad
  7th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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