Award of Digital Dictation, Speech Recognition, and Outsourced Transcription Framework Agreement by NHS SBS
NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS) · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Digital Dictation, Speech Recognition, and Outsourced Transcription Framework Agreement by NHS SBS
Awarded 16 Mar 2020
Awarded16 Mar 2020
Value£60,000,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryIT & Software
Ended 2y 8mo ago4y term
Awarded 16 Mar 2020Expired 15 Mar 2024
About
NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS) awarded a contract to Aprobrium Limited, BigHand Limited, Bluewire-Technologies Limited, Crescendo Systems Ltd, DICT8 Limited, Dictate IT Ltd, DScribe Limited, G2 Speech UK Ltd, InventAsia Limited, 3M United Kingdom Plc, and Nuance Comm for the creation of a Framework Agreement to support Approved Organisations with digital dictation, speech recognition, and outsourced transcription requirements.
The Framework Agreement is divided into lots specific to Digital Dictation (Fixed and SaaS), Speech Recognition (Fixed and SaaS), Outsourced Transcription services, and a Combined Solutions lot.
It provides flexibility for capital purchase of hardware and software solutions or subscription-based models, including hosting options and price per line (SaaS).
The contract value is AUD 60,000,000.
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Award of Digital Dictation, Speech Recognition, and Outsourced Transcription Framework Agreement by NHS SBS
Won by Aprobrium Limited,BigHand Limited,Bluewire-Technologies Limited,Crescendo Systems Ltd,DICT8 Limited,Dictate IT Ltd,DScribe Limited,G2 Speech UK Ltd,InventAsia Limited,3M United Kingdom Plc,Nuance Communications Ireland Limited,OKS International Limited,Scribetech (UK) Ltd,Norty Ltd T/A T-Pro,The Transcription Agency LLP,Voice Technologies Ltd,Xanadutec Limited,Xstek Limited · NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS)
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