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Translation and Interpretation Services

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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AwardUpdate

08 Mar 2018 at 14:15

Award Notice
Tender

12 Sep 2017 at 10:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has conducted a procurement process for Translation and Interpretation Services. This open tender, which falls under the services category with a classification of 79530000 for translation services and 79540000 for interpretation services, was published on 12 September 2017. The tender period concluded on 13 October 2017, with a total contract value of £500,000, starting from 1 January 2018 and running until 31 December 2020. The delivery addresses for this contract are located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in translation and interpretation services, particularly those with qualified translators and interpreters registered with the NRPSI. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as suitability criteria indicate they are eligible. Vendors that can deliver high-quality services and meet the required qualifications are well-suited to compete and benefit from this contract, potentially expanding their service offerings in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Translation and Interpretation Services

Notice Description

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust require a suitably qualified service provider(s), utilising translators and interpreters that are registered with NRPSI and meet the qualification criteria required to be accepted onto the register (National Occupational Standards for Interpreting - QCF Level 6) to provide a reliable interpretation and translation service of the highest quality.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d15c2f4-7668-4029-9525-6c3f9331283a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cc9e435-a857-409c-a046-dba957750b4c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 3-4 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
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1EJ
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

D A LANGUAGES

TOPP LANGUAGE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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