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title: "Digital Dictation, Speech/Voice Recognition, Outsourced Transcription and associ"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05165b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SURREY & BOARDERS PARTNERSHIP NHS ON BEHALF OF NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS"
published: "2025-08-01"
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# Digital Dictation, Speech/Voice Recognition, Outsourced Transcription and associ

Buyer: SURREY & BOARDERS PARTNERSHIP NHS ON BEHALF OF NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05165b

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Surrey & Borders Partnership NHS on behalf of NHS Commercial Solutions involves a preliminary market engagement for a framework concerning Digital Dictation, Speech/Voice Recognition, Outsourced Transcription, and associated services. This exercise is designed to gather supplier insights and is open until 8th August 2025. The procurement is in the planning stage, and aims to refine requirements for a tender that spans the entirety of the United Kingdom, covering various regions such as UKJ, UKN, UKM, and others. The main procurement category is services under an open procedure, with the contract period starting on 19th January 2026 and potentially extending to 2034. This framework agreement is set to be above the financial threshold with an estimated gross value of £480 million.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, voice recognition, and transcription solutions, particularly those utilising AI technology. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, as the framework is inclusive of multiple lots conducive to different solution providers. Businesses specialising in software development, audio and data services, or consultancy related to these technologies are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this framework can provide a significant growth avenue, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations and alignment with NHS initiatives, thus enhancing business offerings and market presence.

## Notice

NHS Commercial Solutions is seeking to engage with the market ahead of a potential procurement exercise for Digital Dictation, Speech/Voice Recognition, Outsourced Transcription and associated services. We are inviting suppliers to participate in a Preliminary Market Engagement exercise via the Atamis procurement portal ( https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/) to help shape our requirements and assess market interest. This is not a call for competition and is being conducted without prejudice to any future procurement process. Please note this engagement is only for information and is not to be scored. The questions are categorised as below: Section 1: Supplier Information Section 2: Lot Interest and Capability Section 3: Technical Capability & Innovation Section 4: Commercial & Framework Design Section 5: General Feedback

### Planning Information

NHS Commercial Solutions is seeking to engage with the market ahead of a potential procurement exercise for Digital Dictation, Speech/Voice Recognition, Outsourced Transcription and associated services. We are inviting suppliers to participate in a Preliminary Market Engagement exercise via the Atamis procurement portal ( https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/) to help shape our requirements and assess market interest. This is not a call for competition and is being conducted without prejudice to any future procurement process. Please note this engagement is only for information and is not to be scored.
The questions are categorised as below:
Section 1: Supplier Information
Section 2: Lot Interest and Capability
Section 3: Technical Capability & Innovation
Section 4: Commercial & Framework Design
Section 5: General Feedback

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045235-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SURREY & BOARDERS PARTNERSHIP NHS ON BEHALF OF 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 | 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), TLL Wales, TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys, TLL14 South West Wales, TLL2 East Wales, TLM Scotland, TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM7 Eastern Scotland, TLM8 West Central Scotland, TLM9 Southern Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 32332100 - Dictating machines
- 32342450 - Voice recorders
- 32344110 - Voice-logging system
- 48311000 - Document management software package
- 48314000 - Voice recognition software package
- 48517000 - IT software package
- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72212000 - Programming services of application software
- 72212314 - Voice recognition software development services
- 72250000 - System and support services
- 72268000 - Software supply services
- 72300000 - Data services
- 72317000 - Data storage services
- 72610000 - Computer support services
- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services
- 79550000 - Typing, word-processing and desktop publishing services
- 79551000 - Typing services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2025 at 12:36 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045235-2025
- 31 Jul 2025 at 13:10 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044776-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045235-2025
  1st August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044776-2025
  31st July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/
- https://www.commercialsolutions-sec.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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