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Translation and interpretation (including BSL) Managed Service

BATH AND NORTHEAST SOMERSET, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE STP

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01 Jul 2021 at 07:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns a managed service for translation and interpretation, including British Sign Language (BSL), initiated by Bath and Northeast Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire STP. The contract, valued at £740,000, is classified under Translation Services within the services category. The contract period commenced on 1st July 2021 and will run until 30th June 2022. The tender process employed was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period closing on 23rd November 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services, particularly those with experience in healthcare settings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are strongly encouraged to engage, given the suitability for these types of organisations. Competing firms should possess the capability to meet diverse language needs within the healthcare sector while ensuring compliance with the specific requirements set by the contracting authority.

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Notice Title

Translation and interpretation (including BSL) Managed Service

Notice Description

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Wiltshire Health and Care LLP, (together "the Authority") wished to procure a contract for a Managed Service Supplying Interpretation and Translation Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-317a3950-1710-4615-b190-dc0ae7ecdd74
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72948c96-7420-44f0-9d29-1ebca2dca818
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£740,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£740,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 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
BATH AND NORTHEAST SOMERSET, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE STP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP2 8BJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Downton & Ebble Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANGUAGE EMPIRE & TRANSLATION EMPIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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