Published date: 4 July 2023
This notice was replaced on 3 September 2024
This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:
Opportunity (published 3 September 2024)
Closed early engagement
Contract summary
Industry
Dictating machines - 32332100
Voice recorders - 32342450
Voice-logging system - 32344110
Document management software package - 48311000
Voice recognition software package - 48314000
Word-processing software package - 48317000
IT software package - 48517000
Miscellaneous software package and computer systems - 48900000
Voice recognition software development services - 72212314
Software support services - 72261000
Computer-related services - 72500000
Typing, word-processing and desktop publishing services - 79550000
Location of contract
United Kingdom
Procurement reference
SBS10505
Published date
4 July 2023
Closing date
4 August 2023
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework.
NHS SBS intends to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Digital Dictation, Speech Recognition & Outsourced Transcription and related Goods and Services for Healthcare to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. These include, but are not limited to existing manual transcription services and automated software and hardware based services that are made available by on premise, or cloud based IT solutions to provide these services. The Framework will also cover complimentary ancillary devices, and new services or devices that may become relevant over the lifetime of the Framework Agreement.
Our Approved Organisation list can be found on:
https://sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support
We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements in the tender.
More information
Additional text
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This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to signal an intention to commence market engagement with those within the Digital Dictation, Speech Recognition & Outsourced Transcription market.
If you wish to participate please complete and return the RFI (Request for Information) that can be obtained by emailing nsbs.digital@nhs.net . Please return completed forms direct via e-mail to nsbs.digital@nhs.net by 5.00pm on Friday the 4th of August 2023. NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) reserves the right to withdraw this notice at any time. NHS SBS is not bound to accept any proposals submitted by Bidders and is not liable for any costs incurred as a result of Bidders engaging with this process. This early market engagement exercise does not guarantee that a Procurement will take place and NHS SBS reserves the right to defer from any Procurement entirely.
NHS SBS intends to hold market engagement sessions during July and August 2023 with industry experts and suppliers interested in potentially bidding for the resulting Framework, please note, we will not review any RFI's received following these dates.
The value in II.1.5 is an indicative value over 4 years from 17 June 2024.
The date in II.3) is the estimated date of publication, please monitor Find a Tender Service https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Search for the publication of the relevant high value contract notice.
About the buyer
Contact name
Phil Wood
Address
Three Cherry Trees Lane
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP2 7AH
England
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