WHHT - Interpretation & Translation Services & BSL

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Award

11 Jun 2026 at 08:58

Summary of the contracting process

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract titled "WHHT - Interpretation & Translation Services & BSL" in the industry category of Interpretation services with a CPV code of 79540000. This contract, with an award status of active as of 30th March 2026, involves providing interpretation and translation services, including British Sign Language (BSL), in the East of England, UK. Conducted under a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, the contract is valued at £486,755. The contract period spans from 30th March 2026 to 29th March 2027. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with significant milestones including the tender period ending on 1st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in linguistic services, particularly those with expertise in healthcare-related interpretation and translation. Although the procurement method favoured a framework call-off, it highlights the potential for future frameworks and contracts with the NHS Trust in this region. While it was completed as a non-open procedure, the involvement of SMEs like DCVS Trading Ltd (trading as Herts Interpreting and Translation) illustrates the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to secure government contracts. Businesses well-suited for such tenders include those with robust capabilities in handling medical interpretation requirements and a presence in the local region or similar public sector frameworks.

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Notice Title

WHHT - Interpretation & Translation Services & BSL

Notice Description

Direct award under Procurement Services framework ref Y23031

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9416ae73-00b5-4bf1-9af2-6a94dd187faa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1da75d31-8b0c-4cc8-a56a-cc7bfe165ce3
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
Not specified
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
£486,755 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£486,755 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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 TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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