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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

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Deadline
1357 days left
December 14, 2029
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
009501-2026
Value
Not disclosed
Location
North East England, United Kingdom
Published
March 20, 2026
Organization
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 03, 2026

Deadline for Questions

December 07, 2029

Submission Deadline

December 14, 2029

Contract Start Date

February 04, 2026

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Budget
Not disclosed
Duration
35 months
Location
North East England
Type
Other
74
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

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 and • MHRA Class 1 Registration and evidence of post market surveillance • 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.

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Requirements & Qualifications

26 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (14)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (4)
Technical (6)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS14
--Submit the application via the Atamis e-tendering portal (Contract Reference: C378603).
--Provide evidence of Class 1 Medical Device Accreditation.
--Provide evidence of current DTAC assessment.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--None explicitly stated in the provided information.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS4
--Hold Class 1 Medical Device Accreditation.
--Hold current DTAC assessment.
--Provide all corresponding certifications and registrations specified within DTAC.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS6
--Demonstrate proven impact and benefit in the NHS care setting.
--Possess proven experience delivering Ambient Voice Technology (AVT) solutions in healthcare environments.
--Demonstrate the ability to integrate with existing NHS digital infrastructure.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--Submit an indicative pricing matrix or price list.

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Documents

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OCDS RecordDOC
009501-2026_ocds_record.json

NHS England invites suppliers of AI-enabled ambient scribing products to register on a registry by providing evidence of compliance with DTAC and MHRA Class 1 standards, and demonstrating proven impact and capabilities within NHS settings, to inform future procurements.

OCDS Release PackageDOC
009501-2026_ocds_release.json

NHS England is creating a supplier registry for AI-enabled ambient scribing products, requiring suppliers to demonstrate Class 1 Medical Device Accreditation, DTAC compliance, proven NHS impact, and submit product details for inclusion.

Official PDF VersionPDF
009501-2026_official.pdf

NHS England is establishing a supplier registry for AI-enabled ambient scribing products, requiring companies to demonstrate Class 1 Medical Device Accreditation, DTAC compliance, proven NHS impact, and submit product details, performance responses, and indicative pricing for inclusion.

Tender NoticeHTM
009501-2026.html

NHS England is establishing a supplier registry for AI-enabled ambient scribing products, requiring companies to self-declare compliance with DTAC and Class 1 Medical Device Accreditation, and provide evidence of NHS impact, along with performance and pricing information, to be listed for future NHS procurements.

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74
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender outlines a call for a supplier registry for AI-enabled ambient scribing products, demonstrating a clear purpose and practical submission process, but suffers from ambiguities in its legal classification and formal evaluation criteria.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance70/100

The tender's legal compliance is moderate due to the undefined 'Type' and 'Procedure' fields, which, despite it being a registry and not a direct procurement, creates ambiguity regarding its formal legal basis. The 'planning' status alongside a 'Contract Start' date of tomorrow (2026-02-04) also presents an inconsistency, though the description clarifies the registry's initial publication date.

Undefined 'Type' and 'Procedure' fields.
Inconsistency between 'planning' status and 'Contract Start' date.
Clarity80/100

The tender's description is clear and unambiguous, effectively explaining the purpose of the AVT Registry and its role as a strategic enabler rather than a direct procurement mechanism. Requirements for inclusion are well-documented and understandable, but the formal evaluation criteria for acceptance onto the registry are not explicitly detailed.

Formal evaluation criteria for registry acceptance are not explicitly specified.
Completeness65/100

While basic information like title, reference, and organization are present, the tender lacks a disclosed value and the full set of detailed application documents are external to the provided package, requiring access via the Atamis portal. The 'Type' and 'Procedure' fields being 'None' also contribute to a lack of formal completeness.

Estimated value is not disclosed.
Full application documents are not directly attached, requiring external portal access.
Fairness80/100

Fairness is generally good, with full document access via an e-procurement portal (Atamis) and a very generous submission deadline. Requirements appear generic and not tailored to a specific company. However, the absence of explicit evaluation criteria for inclusion on the registry could introduce subjectivity into the selection process, impacting transparency.

Formal evaluation criteria for registry inclusion are not explicitly stated, potentially impacting transparency.
Practicality90/100

The tender demonstrates high practicality, supporting electronic submission via the Atamis portal. Clear URLs for the portal and a user guide, along with helpdesk contact information, ensure ease of access and support for potential suppliers.

Data Consistency65/100

Data consistency is moderate. Key fields like 'Type', 'Procedure', and 'Liable Person' are unpopulated. The 'Status: planning' is inconsistent with a 'Contract Start' date of tomorrow (2026-02-04), although this can be contextually explained by the registry's operational launch.

Inconsistency between 'Status: planning' and 'Contract Start' date.
Key fields ('Type', 'Procedure', 'Liable Person') are unpopulated.
Sustainability60/100

The tender scores moderately on sustainability, primarily due to its strong focus on innovation through AI-enabled ambient scribing products in healthcare. However, it lacks explicit mention of green procurement criteria or specific social aspects beyond the inherent benefits of improving healthcare services.

No explicit green procurement criteria.
No explicit social criteria beyond general healthcare benefits.

Strengths

Clear description of the registry's purpose and requirements.
Excellent electronic submission support via Atamis portal with clear guidance.
Very generous submission deadline allowing ample preparation time.
Strong focus on innovation with AI-enabled healthcare solutions.
Requirements appear generic and not tailored to a specific company.

Concerns

Undefined legal 'Type' and 'Procedure' for the call for registration.
Lack of explicit formal evaluation criteria for acceptance onto the registry.
Estimated value is not disclosed.
Inconsistencies in status and start dates, even if contextually explainable.
Full application documents require external portal access.

Recommendations

1. Clearly define the legal framework or specific type of public call for the registry (e.g., qualification system, market engagement notice) to enhance legal compliance and transparency.
2. Formalize and explicitly state the evaluation criteria and process for supplier acceptance onto the registry to improve fairness and clarity.
3. Ensure all core tender documentation is directly accessible or clearly linked within the initial notice, minimizing reliance on external portal navigation for fundamental information.

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