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title: "Ambient Voice Technology - NWL APC"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058978"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-08-18"
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# Ambient Voice Technology - NWL APC

Buyer: IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058978

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## Summary

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage for the "Ambient Voice Technology - NWL APC" project managed by North West London Procurement Services (NWLPS) on behalf of the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative (NWL APC). This project is led by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, in collaboration with Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The procurement is categorised under 'services,' specifically focusing on voice recognition technology and related software. The project is located in London, UK, with significant activities scheduled, such as a two-week engagement period ending on 1 September 2025 for receiving completed Requests for Information (RFI) from potential suppliers.

This tender provides a unique opportunity for businesses in the technology and software development sectors, particularly those specialising in voice recognition and IT software services. Companies that excel in providing voice-logging systems, dictating machines, or voice recorders are well-positioned to leverage this bidding opportunity. The procurement process aims to enhance clinical efficiency and documentation accuracy, presenting significant business growth potential through innovative and compliant technological solutions. The process is open to SMEs and VCSEs, further broadening the participation scope for varied enterprise sizes to contribute and expand their market reach.

## Notice

Dear Supplier, We would like to notify you of an upcoming requirement, and by doing so we are keen to understand where the current and future market is specifically in terms of the requirement laid out. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks additional information relating to Ambient Voice Technology (AVT). The North West London Acute Provider Collaborative (NWL APC) which consists Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking proposals for the implementation of an Ambient Voice Technology (AVT) solutions which includes the ability to perform medical coding. The goal is to enhance clinical efficiency, improve documentation accuracy, and boost productivity while ensuring compliance with data security and regulatory standards. To access the documents and participate, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome North West London Procurement Services (NWLPS) is a Collaborative Procurement Organisation. The NWL APC have instructed NWLPS to act as their procurement representative, therefore, any communications during this market engagement stage is on behalf of the APC. NWLPS is an agent of the APC, acting on their behalf solely to carry out the market engagement. All decisions will be made by the APC.

### Planning Information

2 Week time period given for bidders to submit a completed RFI document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049373-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2025 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST |
| Additional buyers | CENTRAL LONDON COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; CHELSEA AND WESTMINSTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; LONDON NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; THE HILLINGDON HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W2 1NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Marylebone |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

### Codes

- 32332100 - Dictating machines
- 32342450 - Voice recorders
- 32344110 - Voice-logging system
- 48517000 - IT software package
- 72212314 - Voice recognition software development services

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2025 at 09:20 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049373-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049373-2025
  18th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk
- https://www.clch.nhs.uk
- https://www.imperial.nhs.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk/
- https://www.thh.nhs.uk/

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