Award

NHSE524 - North East England Interpretation and Translation Service

NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT

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Award

15 Jan 2021 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

The North of England Commissioning Support has completed the procurement process for the NHSE524 - North East England Interpretation and Translation Service, which is categorised under administration services. This contract, valued at £700,000, was initiated to provide interpreters for non-English speaking and D/deaf patients in primary care settings across the North East of England. The procurement method was a direct single tender action, and the contract period ran from 1st October 2020 to 31st March 2021, following a tender period that concluded on 30th September 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in translation and interpretation services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses offering face-to-face, telephone, or video interpreting services, as well as document translation, would be ideal candidates to engage in similar future tenders. With the growing demand for accessible communication in health services, this sector continues to expand, presenting avenues for business growth and collaboration.

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Notice Title

NHSE524 - North East England Interpretation and Translation Service

Notice Description

Provision of interpreters for non-English speaking and D/deaf patients attending appointments in Primary Care settings. Inclusive of the provision of face to face, telephone and video interpreting, as well as written document translation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa67b88e-13ca-4b41-9a94-84a12c54b925
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

79530000 - Translation services

98390000 - Other services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 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
NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
necsu.neprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01642 746918

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON-ON-TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BL
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANGUAGE EMPIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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