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Translation of Lung Cancer Screening patient materials

NHS ENGLAND

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Award

08 Jan 2026 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed the procurement process for the "Translation of Lung Cancer Screening patient materials" project. This award phase, dated 8th January 2026, involved the translation of health service materials into 13 languages, enabling patients across the United Kingdom, particularly in England, to access screening information in their preferred language. The contract, awarded through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, holds a value of £12,872.60. The service delivery commenced on 8th January 2026 and will conclude on 8th February 2026, with D A Languages Limited, identified as a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), being the awarded supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for similar translation and language service providers aiming to collaborate with a major public health body like NHS England. Businesses with expertise in multi-language translation services, as well as those capable of working efficiently within defined frameworks and timelines, will find this type of procurement attractive for growth. The focus on SME involvement indicates NHS England's preference for engaging versatile and adaptive enterprises that can deliver specialised services, thereby allowing niche businesses to enhance their portfolios through public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Translation of Lung Cancer Screening patient materials

Notice Description

Translation services to translate materials into 13 languages so that patients invited to screening can continue to access these materials in their preferred language.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-12d2db40-a79f-469c-9c3d-255e786060a2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9821249f-6633-428d-a0f1-054689304590
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,872 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,872 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2026 - 8 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D A LANGUAGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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