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Provision for Interpreting and Translation Services

NOE-CPC

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Award

16 Sep 2019 at 15:01

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Tender

26 Mar 2019 at 17:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC) is currently facilitating a procurement process titled "Provision for Interpreting and Translation Services," aimed at establishing a Framework Agreement for language support services primarily for NHS and other Participating Authorities. The procurement falls within the interpretation and translation services industry category, with active participation expected from various suppliers until the tender period ends on 26th April 2019. The anticipated contract duration is two years, starting from 23rd June 2019, with options for extensions, potentially lasting up to four years. The procurement method employed for this exercise is the open procedure, which is above the threshold for public contracts.

This Framework Agreement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in interpreting and translation services, including but not limited to face-to-face interpreting, video interpreting, and translation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the framework's potential for subcontracting and its provision for various service types, including sensory impairment translation. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive language support will thrive in this competitive environment, poised to contribute to better healthcare outcomes for non-English speaking users across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision for Interpreting and Translation Services

Notice Description

NHS North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC), (the 'Authority') is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Interpreting and Translation Services for use by the NHS and other Participating Authorities. The Framework Agreement will provide the supply of language support services to staff requiring assistance in providing clinical services, either individually or as groups, to service users who speak, communicate or read languages other than English. The Framework Agreement will include the following services as a minimum, but not be limited to: * Face to Face Interpreting Services * Telephone Interpreting Services * Video Interpreting Services * Translation Services (including hard copy and electronic translation services) * Sensory impairment including Non-spoken languages e.g. British Sign Language (BSL)/ Sign Supported English (SSE) / Braille/ audio/ text relay/ SMS. (planned and unplanned care**) Non-Essential/Optional: * Easy read The services sought under this Framework Agreement will incorporate a service that may be delivered either directly by the Service Providers or indirectly through a subcontracting arrangement (noting in this latter case the Service Providers shall remain responsible for the outputs). Authorities can utilise the framework for requirements in scope of the above in the following way where applicable; A. Direct award process where the Most Economic Advantageous tender can be identified; B. Quotation process or Further Competition Procedure to establish the most economically advantageous tender in order to meet the specific requirements of the Participating Authorities. The Framework duration will be 2 years with the option to extend for a further 12 months + 12 months. The maximum framework duration will be 4 years. Additional information: This procurement exercise will be conducted on the In-tend eTendering portal at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc/aspx/Home Further guidance on how to access and respond to the opportunity is available in the 'Guidance for Suppliers' tab which is available for downloading from the main portal login page: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. For any support in submitting your response please contact In-tend Support team at support@in-tend.co.uk (or call 0845 557 8079/+44 (0)114 4070056). Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a162a17f-698b-4452-9c51-e6cddf922f2b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47fbbe69-d7e6-4336-8bf6-1651484b390b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79511000 - Telephone operator services

79530000 - Translation services

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20197 years ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2019 - 11 Jul 2021 2-3 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
NOE-CPC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S4 7UQ
Postcode Area
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Burngreave
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

DA Languages Limited

ENABLE2 C.I.C.

LANGUAGE EMPIRE LIMITED

LANGUAGE LINE LIMITED

ONCALL INTERPRETERS LTD

SUPREME LINGUISTIC SERVICES LTD

THEBIGWORD GROUP LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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