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HPFT - Interpretation & Translation Services & BSL

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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03 Oct 2024 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "HPFT - Interpretation & Translation Services & BSL" was conducted by West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, classified under the industry category of translation services (CPV code: 79530000). The procurement method was categorised as "Other," and the entire process has been completed and awarded. Key details include a closing tender period date of 1st January 2024 and a contract period starting on 4th January 2024, concluding on 31st March 2025. The procurement took place within the East of England, United Kingdom, specifically in the postal code area AL10 8YE. The total award value was £186,000 GBP.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in interpretation and translation services, including British Sign Language (BSL). Although it is not tailored towards SMEs or VCSEs, larger translation firms or those with extensive experience in providing comprehensive language services within the UK would find this project beneficial for expanding their market presence. West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, being the contracting authority, has awarded the contract to DCVS Trading Ltd (trading as Herts Interpreting and Translation), demonstrating a preference for established suppliers in this domain. Businesses in the translation industry should prepare to engage in similar opportunities to leverage such government contracts for stable business growth.

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Notice Title

HPFT - Interpretation & Translation Services & BSL

Notice Description

HPFT - Interpretation & Translation Services & BSL Awarded under a waiver

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78a9c7e6-da00-44ad-a046-ae203ed8af3c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48bfd66a-740f-4415-bd28-0c19be0e37fd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£186,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£185,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 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
WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6NS
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DCVS TRADING LTD (TRADING AS HERTS INTERPRETING AND TRANSLATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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