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Language Services - Interpreting Services Spoken 2025/28

NHS HERTFORDSHIRE AND WEST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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27 Nov 2025 at 16:58

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board has completed a procurement process for a managed service of spoken translation and interpretation services under the title "Language Services - Interpreting Services Spoken 2025/28". The process, which used a selective procurement method and involved a call-off from a framework agreement, resulted in an award to Absolute Interpreting & Translations Limited. The service will be delivered in regions including Hertfordshire, West Essex, and the United Kingdom, and also encompasses international locations such as British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands. This contract, with a value of £750,000, covers various forms of interpretation and translation services and was officially awarded on 29th August 2025, following the submission deadline on 18th June 2025.

This contract presents robust opportunities for SMEs specialising in language and interpretation services to engage with public sector clients. As the service extends to face-to-face, telephone, and video interpretation, as well as translation and transcription, businesses with capabilities in these areas can find substantial growth potential. The structured nature of the framework agreement favours SMEs with existing competencies and proven performance, allowing them to leverage their services across a broad geographic and service scope. Businesses capable of scaling operations to meet regional demands while maintaining high-quality service delivery will find this contract particularly beneficial.

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Notice Title

Language Services - Interpreting Services Spoken 2025/28

Notice Description

A complete managed service for spoken translation and interpretation services in the Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB area for services :- 1) Face to Face Interpretation Services - Spoken 2) Telephone Interpretation Services 3) Video Interpretation Services - Spoken 4) Translation, Transcription and Additional Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d538035-51a1-422e-9b80-5794b1be56cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63929453-1a8a-47c3-9eec-a67c1f95e8bd
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2025 - 26 Aug 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HERTFORDSHIRE AND WEST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP1 1DN
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Hemel Hempstead Town
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABSOLUTE INTERPRETING & TRANSLATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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