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FHFT - NC - Translation and Interpreting Service - Verbal

FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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12 Mar 2026 at 15:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for its project titled "FHFT - NC - Translation and Interpreting Service - Verbal," classified under the translation services category (CPV code 79530000). Situated in the South East region of England, this service contract targets the delivery of verbal translation and interpreting services. The procurement method utilised was a selective process, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering period concluded on 9th October 2025, with the contract scheduled to run from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2028. The award stage was documented on 12th March 2026, with Word360 Limited being the appointed supplier for this engagement.

This tender offers significant business growth potential, particularly for SMEs specialising in translation and interpreting services. With a contract valued at £660,000, it presents opportunities for businesses to collaborate with the healthcare sector. By providing crucial language services for Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, participants can strengthen their portfolios and expand their footprint in the public sector, particularly for companies based in or operating within the South East of England. This project is particularly suited for SMEs, given its explicit mention of suitability for such enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FHFT - NC - Translation and Interpreting Service - Verbal

Notice Description

Provision of Verbal Translation and Interpreting Services to Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53aaa713-7632-4cbc-9196-680aaaa78831
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£660,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£660,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FRIMLEY
Postcode
GU16 7UJ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Surrey Heath
Electoral Ward
Frimley
Westminster Constituency
Surrey Heath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORD360

Further Information

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