Digital Dictation, Speech Recognition & Outsourced Transcription Services 2
About This Opportunity
Services contract awarded by N H S Shared Business Services (United Kingdom): Digital Dictation, Speech Recognition & Outsourced Transcription. ICT & digital.
This is a services contract in the information and communication technology and health and medical services sectors, with a focus on Software and Telemedicine. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 150.0 million.
Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
NHS Shared Business Services 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/Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).
NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) has 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.
Our Approved Organisation list can be found on:
https: //www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/
The framework includes
Lot 1a - Digital Dictation (Fixed)
Lot 1b - Digital Dictation (SaaS)
Lot 2a - Speech Recognition (Fixed)
Lot 2b - Speech Recognition (SaaS)
Lot 3 - Outsourced Transcription
Lot 4 - Combined Solutions. CPV: Voice recognition software development services (72212314). Procedure: Open procedure (above threshold). Suitable for SMEs
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on January 12, 2026. Last refreshed 10 days ago. Reference: SBS10505. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About N H S Shared Business Services
N H S Shared Business Services has issued 23 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 21 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, Information & Communication Technology, and Consulting. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Aprobrium LTD T/A Lexacom. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by N H S Shared Business Services in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Aprobrium LTD T/A Lexacom was awarded the contract for £150,000,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference SBS10505 when communicating with the contracting authority.
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