Tender

Interpretation and Translation Services

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)

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Tender

11 Jan 2021 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS) is currently conducting an open tender for "Interpretation and Translation Services," with an estimated contract value of £25 million. This procurement encompasses various lots, including spoken interpretation, British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation, telephone interpretation, document translation, video interpretation, and a comprehensive one-stop shop service. The tender was published on 11 January 2021 and has a closing date for submissions set for 15 February 2021. The contract will commence on 1 May 2021 and is scheduled to run until 30 April 2025. The services required under this contract will be delivered across the United Kingdom and other geographical areas, including British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies offering diverse language services, including BSL expertise and technological solutions for telephone and video interpretation, would be well-placed to compete. Participation in this contract can enhance business growth by providing access to a substantial public sector client base, fostering additional partnerships and visibility in the industry.

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Notice Title

Interpretation and Translation Services

Notice Description

Framework for the provision of interpretation and translation services including; Lot 1: Spoken Interpretation, Lot 2: BSL Interpretation, Lot 3: Telephone Interpretation, Lot 4: Document Translation (Including transcription and ancillary services), Lot 5: Video Interpretation, Lot 6: One Stop Shop,

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dc6e788-3b0d-417f-bac2-a4284a4bf852
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)
Contact Name
Nic Langman
Contact Email
nic.langman@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M50 2UW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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