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title: "Speech Recognition Software Training, Consultancy and Workshops"
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# Speech Recognition Software Training, Consultancy and Workshops

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7d20c31-495d-4edd-8ac4-849c49540856

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has completed the procurement process for the delivery of speech recognition software training, consultancy, and workshops. This contract, titled "Speech Recognition Software Training, Consultancy and Workshops," falls under the industry category of IT services and is located in England, United Kingdom. Procured through the CCS G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement via a call-off process, the contract was awarded to Voicepower Limited on 21 July 2025. The contract period spans from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2028 and has a total awarded value of £25,650.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering software training and consultancy. Companies adept in deploying and supporting cloud-based solutions will find this contract aligns with their capabilities, given its focus on delivering training specifically tailored for Dragon Professional software. Although the contract was procured via a selective method, businesses can leverage their expertise to engage in similar opportunities, provided they have access to such framework agreements. Collaboration with organisations like the CQC can significantly enhance a company's profile and foster long-term growth in the competitive IT service sector.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) requires the services of a Speech Recognition Software Training Delivery Partner to work with to deliver Dragon Professional accessibility focused training and consultancy services. This procurement was undertaken through the CCS G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), Lot 2 Cloud Software, following the Direct Award process. The Contract is awarded for a total period of 36 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC I&D 157

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e72ab61-e8ab-4696-81dd-66cc0cf69b46 |
| 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 | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,650 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,650 |
| 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 | CARE QUALITY COMMISSION |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 4PA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2025 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e72ab61-e8ab-4696-81dd-66cc0cf69b46

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e72ab61-e8ab-4696-81dd-66cc0cf69b46
  22nd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/355de85b-eb63-4c02-99cc-dfc3ce3ad6f9
  Redacted G-Cloud-14-Call-Off-Contract Speech Recognition Software Training_17072025 Final

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