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UCLH-6276 - Interpretation & Translation Services

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Dec 2024 at 15:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for Interpretation & Translation Services titled "UCLH-6276 - Interpretation & Translation Services" to LANGUAGE LINE LIMITED. This tender involves services such as telephone interpretation, translation services, face-to-face on-site interpretation, and video interpretation (both pre-booked and on-demand) in various languages including British Sign Language (BSL). Classified under CPV codes 79530000 and 79540000, the contract is valued at £4,000,000 and spans from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2028. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is at the award phase as of 17 December 2024.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, particularly in interpretation and translation. Companies providing telephone, on-site, and video interpretation services, as well as specialised translation services, are well-suited to participate. While the contract has been awarded to LANGUAGE LINE LIMITED, businesses within this sector may find similar future procurement opportunities with the University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and other public sector entities in the UK. The significant contract value and multi-year duration indicate a stable, long-term business relationship with the potential for enhanced credibility and financial growth within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UCLH-6276 - Interpretation & Translation Services

Notice Description

Interpretation & Translation Services. Services included: - Telephone Interpretation - Translation Services - Face-to-Face On-Site Interpretation - Pre-booked Video Interpretation (Remote Face-to-Face) - Face to Face Spoken Word - Pre-booked Video Interpretation (Remote Face-to-Face) - BSL - On Demand Video Interpretation (spoken languages and BSL) 'InSight'

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/466f2de3-d7a0-459c-9a02-eb5f6c600ec6
Current Stage
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 4-5 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
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2PB
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANGUAGE LINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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