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title: "Supplier Ambient Voice Technology (AVT) Self Certified Registry for the use of AI-Enabled Ambient Scribing Products in Health and Care Settings"
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# Supplier Ambient Voice Technology (AVT) Self Certified Registry for the use of AI-Enabled Ambient Scribing Products in Health and Care Settings

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d63c

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## Summary

NHS England, in collaboration with the NHS South Central and West Commissioning Support Unit, is progressing with a procurement process to establish a supplier registry for AI-enabled ambient voice technology (AVT) in health and care settings. This procurement, tagged as planning, is part of a larger effort to enhance clinical documentation workflows using AVT solutions. The procurement is set within the services industry category and includes a national scope across various UK regions. The procurement process is managed through the Atamis portal, and will open for submissions on an ongoing basis, with the registry due for regular updates as new suppliers are evaluated. Initial market engagement began on 29th October 2025, with the preliminary AVT Registry first published on 16th January 2026.

Business growth opportunities are significant for companies involved in AI-infused healthcare technology. The procurement invites suppliers with experience in developing medical software, voice recognition solutions, and word-processing services. Particularly suitable are SMEs capable of integrating their solutions with existing Electronic Patient Record systems within NHS infrastructures. Suppliers need to demonstrate compliance with key standards such as MHRA Class 1 Registration and the Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (DTAC). With the national rollout and the opportunity for continual updates and inclusion in the resource library, there is potential for sustained growth and collaboration with NHS bodies across the United Kingdom.

## Notice

NHS England are seeking to establish a supplier registry for the use of AI-enabled ambient scribing products in health and care settings. Suppliers must hold class 1 Medical Device Accreditation and current DTAC assessment. All corresponding certifications and registrations specified within DTAC must be provided as part of the application process. Evidence of benefit within the NHS care setting proposed is also required. Evidence may be provided in various formats for example, in the form of case studies or reports. The aim is to create and develop a robust and accurate supplier registry for ambient voice technology ("AVT Registry") with an accompanying resource library that will be shared to better inform buying authorities so that they can ensure compliance with the guidance issued by NHS England. Procurements thereafter will be undertaken by the NHS bodies themselves and in accordance with their own governance requirements. The National Commercial and Procurement Hub will undertake preliminary completion checks against the requirements and standards as specified on the Atamis e-tendering portal. An evidence base of documentation will be collated for onward sharing with NHS Buyers. All collateral must be kept up to date and current. It is the supplier's responsibility to keep the Hub up to date with details of their systems and solutions so that the information shared with NHS Buyers is current and accurate. The registry operationalises the requirements by offering a transparent, centralised platform where AVT suppliers can self-declare compliance. It is not a procurement mechanism, but a strategic enabler that: * Lists successful AVT solutions that have submitted evidence of self-certification with NHS standards * Supports procurement and pilot planning by surfacing supplier capabilities * Encourages transparency around safety, data handling, and performance * Enables monitoring and evaluation of real-world use and outcomes * Facilitates cross-system learning and reduces duplication across ICBs Solutions may include, but are not limited to: * Ambient voice capture * Real-time speech to text transcription * Generative AI summarisation * Suggested structured coding * Intelligent identification - referral * Intelligent summarisation - referral * Automated template population - referral * Intelligent summarisation - patient * Automated template population - patient * Review for approval - clinical * Integration and API Management - EPRs * Insights and Reporting Applications are welcomed from Electronic Patient Record (EPR) providers as this will assist with providing options and information around comparison of EPR Modules against off the shelf. Suppliers will be required to demonstrate: * Compliance with DTAC * Evidence of proven impact and benefit in the NHS * Proven experience delivering AVT solutions in healthcare environments * Ability to integrate with existing NHS digital infrastructure * Scalability to meet varying levels of demand across different NHS organisations * Evidence that the product/solution can meet the capabilities as stated in the application pack via video submission. In addition, suppliers will be required to complete and submit: * A solution Performance and Monitoring Response document. * An indicative pricing matrix or price list. * Information and collateral for onward sharing with NHS Buyers demonstrating the product capabilities and features. The instructions required for completion can be downloaded from the Atamis portal. Please note, the Atamis Contract Reference is: C378603 - AVT Self Certified Registry for the use of AI-Enabled Ambient Scribing Products. To access the information and documents in Atamis, you may need to register if you have not done so already. Please find the following URL for Atamis: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome Should you have any issues accessing Atamis, further support can be found via the Atamis helpdesk on 0800 9956035 or via email support-health@atamis.co.uk 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday (except public holidays) A guide to using the Atamis portal can be found by using the following link: https://services.atamis.co.uk/docs/Supplier_User_Guide.pdf This AVT Registry process aims to communicate to NHS organisations which suppliers have provided the necessary submission evidence, to assist them with their local procurement of AVT solutions. The expectations are that buying authorities such as GP's, ICB's and Acute Trusts will use the AVT Registry and accompanying resource library as part of the necessary and locally required due diligence governance checks and to inform a suitable and compliant route to market which will vary according to requirements and contract value. The first iteration of the AVT Registry was published on the 16th January 2026 and is shared with NHS Buyers upon enquiry into the National Commercial and Procurement Hub. The initial Pre-Market Engagement Notice (UK2) was published along with the application pack on the 29th October 2025. The AVT Self Certified Registry will remain open for new submissions on an ongoing basis. New applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. Additional and ongoing reviews may be required as guidance and products and functionality develop.

### Planning Information

Following publication of the AVT Registry, applications will be accepted at any time and will be reviewed within a 2-week period in the order they are received. Following the described process, if the review evidences the requirements, the solution will then be included within the AVT Registry and collateral added to the resource library for onward sharing with NHS Buyers.
The purpose of this engagement is to:
• Gather market intelligence regarding current and emerging AVT solutions and services
• Understand supplier capabilities, innovations, and potential delivery models
• Gather pricing information
• Collate an evidence base for onward sharing with NHS Buyers to inform local buying decisions
• Hold standards documentation to be shared upon request with NHS Buyers to satisfy local governance and policy requirements
• Review which suppliers currently meet the NHS issued guidance and which are currently working towards the anticipated timescales for this.
Scope of Engagement:
The engagement process will cover all aspects of Ambient Voice Technology relevant to primary and secondary care NHS healthcare settings clinical documentation workflows. Currently focussed on the capabilities described and as listed above but it is envisaged that these will develop and evolve with further lots added to the Registry. Suppliers will be required to continually update and renew their collateral to evidence any new capabilities added into separate lots going forward.
Process and Supplier Actions:
Interested suppliers are invited to participate in the following staged process:
Step 1 - Download the application pack from Atamis and submit the documents listed below. There is a question set to be completed directly in the Atamis portal. A submission checklist has been included to assist and ensure completeness of the submission. The completed responses will be collated for onward sharing with NHS Buyers.
a. Indicative Pricing Matrix or organisation price list
b. EPR Integration Capability form
c. Demo Video Submission: Videos to be submitted via weblink demonstrating the capabilities as detailed in the instructions contained in Section B - Use Case Requirements which can be found within the application pack
d. Performance and Monitoring response document outlining compatibility requirements, model accuracy and control, boundaries and bias
e. Product Collateral - clear, concise material explaining how the solution works to help Buyers understand how the solution meets their needs
f. Evidence of impact and benefit in the NHS (for example, in the form of case studies or reports)
g. Completed DTAC assessment and accompanying documentation and certifications
h. MHRA Class 1 registration evidence
i. Documentary evidence of post market surveillance in accordance with Class 1 medical device regulations for safety monitoring post deployment to ensure the software continues to meet safety and regulatory standards throughout its lifecycle
j. Signed Form of Declaration Capability, Functionality and Performance Requirements.
Step 2 - Upload to the Atamis portal (ensure a complete submission by consulting the submission checklist).
Step 3 - The Hub reviews for completeness and will advise if there are any errors or missing documents. Feedback on the videos will be provided in the form of a letter and follow up telephone call.
Step 4 - Outcome communicated via letter sent on the Atamis portal.
Step 5 - Admittance onto the AVT Registry if successful or feedback will be issued and resubmissions are welcome.
Video Demonstration Submission:
Suppliers will be required to provide web link on Atamis to a pre-recorded demonstration video for each capability, (max 3 minutes each) in a downloadable MP4 format, showcasing your Ambient Voice Technology solution(s), key features, and integration capabilities.
o The video file will be downloaded by the Hub and held on file as part of the resource library for distribution to NHS Buyers. It is the supplier's responsibility to share any updated videos with the Hub which will then be reviewed and updated to the library. This is important as it will form the basis of the collateral shared with NHS Buyers to inform their decision making.
o Please ensure your demonstration is provided with anonymised data.
o Submit each video link clearly titled with the relevant capability and requirement reference via the Atamis portal. This must also be detailed in Section B - Use Case Requirements.
o Videos will be reviewed within two weeks of submission by the Hub in the order received.
The Form of Declaration document should be signed by an appropriate Authorised Officer within your organisation and submitted via Atamis.
Questions:
•Suppliers may submit questions via the Atamis messaging facility regarding the application process and outcome. For clarity, all previous clarification questions will be accessible to new suppliers who register interest.
Note:
Participation in this engagement exercise does not constitute any commitment to participate in a future procurement and does not confer any advantage in any subsequent procurement process. NHS England and the National Commercial and Procurement Hub reserves the right to modify or cancel this engagement at any stage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071560-2026 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Dec 2029 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2026 - 14 Dec 2028 |
| 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 | NHS ENGLAND |
| Additional buyers | NHS SOUTH CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central |
| Westminster constituency | Eastleigh |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 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

- 48180000 - Medical software package
- 48314000 - Voice recognition software package
- 48317000 - Word-processing software package
- 72212180 - Medical software development services
- 72212314 - Voice recognition software development services
- 72212512 - Interactive voice response software development services
- 79550000 - Typing, word-processing and desktop publishing services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 09:36 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071560-2026
- 3 Feb 2026 at 14:26 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009501-2026
- 29 Oct 2025 at 13:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069369-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071560-2026
  29th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009501-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069369-2025
  29th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://services.atamis.co.uk/docs/Supplier_User_Guide.pdf
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/digitaltechnology/digital-primary-care/commercial-procurement-hub/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.scwcsu.nhs.uk/

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