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Kent and Medway - Interpretation Services

N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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14 Nov 2023 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

The N H S Shared Business Services has awarded a contract for interpretation services in Kent and Medway. The tender, with the ID SBS22-336, aimed to provide a range of language services professionals for KMPT, including translation and interpretation services. The procurement method was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is 139,000 GBP, with a contract period starting on August 31, 2023, and ending on August 30, 2027.

This tender opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) that specialize in translation and interpretation services. Businesses interested in language services can leverage this contract to grow their operations. The tender location is in ME20 6WT, providing a specific geographic area for business engagement. The contract was awarded to WORD360 LTD, indicating opportunities for similar businesses to compete for future contracts in this industry category.

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Notice Title

Kent and Medway - Interpretation Services

Notice Description

To provide KMPT a range of language service professionals (LSPs) including - foreign language translation, foreign language interpretation via telephone, face to face interpretation and translation of documents (including legal documents). KMPT requires a flexible service which is sensitive to the needs and demands of each service area.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71338740-7341-4809-aac3-3fa5cf1b2873
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7db9572-b1ae-4f93-94ff-3360473b02f2
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
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
£139,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£139,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2023 - 30 Aug 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP2 7AH
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
Adeyfield East
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORD360

Further Information

Notice Documents

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