--- title: "Welsh Voices" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-124618" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-124618" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-124618.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-124618.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2023-01-12" --- # Welsh Voices Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-124618 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-124618) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-124618.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Welsh Voices" tender is led by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust. This tender, falling under the health industry category, aims to develop and distribute Welsh children and young people's voices for voice output equipment platforms. The procurement is at the award stage, with the main procuring entity located in Cardiff, UK. Key dates include the award notice issued on 2023-01-12. This contracting opportunity offers businesses in the technology and healthcare sectors a chance to contribute to enhancing communication access for Welsh AAC users. Suitable businesses for this tender include those with expertise in voice technology and software development for various platforms. By navigating the open procurement method, businesses can engage with the NHS Wales contract to develop high-quality Welsh voices, fostering growth through innovative solutions for assistive technology in Wales. ## Notice The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust are acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board who sought to establish a contract for the development and distribution of male and female Welsh children and young people's voices for use with voice output equipment, using Windows, Apple iOSX/MacOS and Android platforms. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust are acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board who are seeking to establish a contract for The National Centre for Electronic Assistive Technology (NCEAT) Wales. NCEAT wishes to support the development and distribution of male and female Welsh children and young people's voices for use with voice output equipment, using Windows, Apple iOSX/MacOS and Android platforms. The primary objective is to develop and licence voices to enable young AAC users in Wales to have the choice of high-quality Welsh voices, regardless of which device they use for communication. An additional objective is for these voices to be for the general use for the Welsh public sector. Options: Additional purchases may be permitted ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=124618 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Dec 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £350,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £300,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) | | Locality | CARMARTHEN | | Post town | Swansea | | Postcode | SA31 3BB | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Gabalfa | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff North | | Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CEREPROC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 33112340 - Echocardiographs - 72222300 - Information technology services ## Release History - 12 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=124618 - 12 Sep 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=124618 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP411278 Welsh Voices - The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust are acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board who are seeking to establish a contract for the development and distribution of male and female Welsh children and young people's voices for use with voice output equipment, using Windows, Apple iOSX/MacOS and Android platforms. - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN423831 Welsh Voices - The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust are acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board who sought to establish a contract for the development and distribution of male and female Welsh children and young people's voices for use with voice output equipment, using Windows, Apple iOSX/MacOS and Android platforms. ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-124618 - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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