Tender

Integrated Language & Communication Services (G&S) (SWBCCG)

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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27 Nov 2019 at 14:46

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31 Oct 2019 at 08:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is procuring an Integrated Language & Communication Service for the Sandwell & West Birmingham CCG. The tender, classified under translation services, is currently in the tender stage and has a deadline for submissions set for 28th November 2019. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st May 2020 and will last for three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years based on the CCG's discretion. The estimated budget for the service over five years is £3,859,755, with strict financial thresholds for bids.

This contracting opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in language services, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies adept at providing integrated communication services and familiarity with healthcare-related translations would be particularly well-suited to compete effectively. The contract can serve as a gateway for businesses looking to expand their foothold in the public sector and deliver services that facilitate effective communication within the health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Integrated Language & Communication Services (G&S) (SWBCCG)

Notice Description

Sandwell & West Birmingham CCG wishes to procure an Integrated Language & Communication Service. The Contract will commence on the 01st May 2020 and will be for 3 years with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years at the discretion of the CCG. The estimated spend over the 5 years is PS3,859,755. The spend figures given are estimates only based on historical activity they are not to be taken as a guarantee of activity. Please see service specification within project in EU-Supply for full details of service. Please note there is a financial threshold associated with this procurement. Any bids exceeding the total 5-year value of PS3,859,755 will be disqualified. No bids over PS3,859,755 will be accepted. Contracts are annually adjusted inline with National guidance. To access the ITT documentation please go to: EU-Supply https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK and click on Project code 37718 "Integrated Language & Communication Services on behalf of Sandwell & West Birmingham CCG".

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-300d6ed0-a374-44db-9404-4567fd32aedf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/632c4090-c317-488e-9173-09ab50004f1a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST BROMWICH
Postcode
B70 9LD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
West Bromwich Central
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

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