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NHSE1005 WY ICB Translation & Interpretation Service for General Practice Services

NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT

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21 Jan 2025 at 15:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS), on behalf of the NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), has completed the procurement process for the WY ICB Translation & Interpretation Service for General Practice Services. The contract was awarded on 16 January 2025 to DA Languages Limited and will commence on 1 April 2025. The contract spans an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend for one additional year, concluding on 31 March 2029. The procurement followed a selective method via a framework agreement under the North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NoE CPC) Language Services Framework, Lot 1a. This procurement falls within the Translation Services industry category (CPV code 79530000) and Interpretation Services (CPV code 79540000). The total value of the contract is £4,336,000 with a maximum annual budget of £1,084,000.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, particularly those offering translation and interpretation services. Large-scale language service providers like DA Languages Limited, which are capable of handling high volumes and diverse language support within the specified financial thresholds, are well-positioned to benefit. The support required across General Practice Services in the Yorkshire and the Humber region necessitates a comprehensive and scalable language services offering, paving the way for service providers to expand their regional footprint and visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHSE1005 WY ICB Translation & Interpretation Service for General Practice Services

Notice Description

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) was working for and on behalf of NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) (the Contracting Authority) and undertook a procurement to commission the WY ICB Translation and Interpretation Service for General Practice Services. A further competition was undertaken via the North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NoE CPC) Language Services Framework, Lot 1a. The contract term was for an initial period of 3-years commencing on 01 April 2025,with an option to extend for a further 1-year. The overall financial threshold for the 3 year contract term, plus optional 1 year extension is PS4,336,000. The maximum agreed budget per annum is PS1,084,000. After the 1st year, any future funding changes related to inflationary uplifts or changes in activity levels would be separate from the financial details of this process and/or subject to review by the Contracting Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3b328cd-ab22-45ea-ae6e-3f212ceb3bfb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/738686b3-cc17-439c-a3e3-d3c5abcc7b49
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Large

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
£4,336,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,336,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 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
NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
necsu.neprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3YG
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DA LANGUAGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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