Award

NHS Mid and South Essex ICB Translation Services - Primary Care

ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD

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Award

03 Oct 2025 at 13:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board, as the contracting authority, has awarded a contract for Translation Services - Primary Care to Language Empire Ltd. This contract, specifically under the industry category of interpretation services, is a call-off from the NHS North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative - Language Services Framework Agreement. It was chosen using a selective procurement method in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement is aimed at providing face-to-face and remote interpretation services across the East of England. The contract value is £335,112 and spans from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2028, with an annual value of £111,704.

This contract presents substantial business opportunities for organisations specialising in language and interpretation services. The scope includes a variety of services such as spoken and non-spoken interpretation, both on-site and via telephone or video, alongside translation and transcription services. Businesses that excel in providing comprehensive language services and have the capability to handle large-scale contracts, particularly those that align with NHS operational frameworks, would find this opportunity conducive to growth. The procurement supports the participation of small and medium enterprises, providing a lucrative avenue for businesses in the relevant sector to expand their client base within the public healthcare system in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Mid and South Essex ICB Translation Services - Primary Care

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority (NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board) has awarded a Call-Off Contract for provision of a Translation Services - Primary Care in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (which are the regulations under which the Framework Agreement was established prior to Procurement Act 2023 coming into force (24th Feb 2025)), using via a compliant Call-Off under the NHS North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative - Language Services Framework Agreement (NOE.0583) under Lot 1A - Managed Services. As a result of the evaluation undertaken in accordance with the Framework Guidance and Rules, Language Empire Ltd - was selected as Preferred Bidder for provision of Language Services Lot 1A Managed Service - All other regions, specifically for Primary Care within Mid and South Essex. The scope of this service includes: - Face to Face Interpretation Services - Spoken - Face to Face Interpretation Services - Non-Spoken - Telephone Interpretation Services - Video Interpretation Services - Spoken - Video Interpretation Services - Non-Spoken - Translation, Transcription and Additional Services The contract commences 01st November 2025 and expires 31st October 2028. The aggregate contract value awarded is PS335,112 by Will (PS111,704 per annum). The Procurement Act guidance (Guidance: transitional and saving arrangements (HTML) - GOV.UK) states that any contracts awarded through a framework agreement under the previous legislation will continue to be managed in accordance with that legislation. As such, this call-off contract awarded under NHS North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative - Language Services Framework Agreement (NOE.0583) under Lot 1A - Managed Services. that was established on 02/01/2024 under the PCR 15 will continue to require publication of the relevant notices for that framework under the PCR 15 until the call-off contract is terminated (for whatever reason), even if the framework itself has ended. This Contract Award Notice is being published in accordance with the requirements for sub-central contracting authorities, NHS Trusts and NHS Foundation Trusts where the contract value is at least PS30,000 inclusive of VAT in accordance with the PCR 15.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68dfbc8d-d3bf-4305-a2ba-4a8df9238176
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
Large

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
£335,112 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£335,112 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 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
ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD
Contact Name
NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board
Contact Email
esther.pettigrew@attain.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON, ESSEX
Postcode
SS14 3HG
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Fryerns
Westminster Constituency
Basildon and Billericay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANGUAGE EMPIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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