Award

Alternative Format Services (e.g. Easy Read, Audio, BSL & Braille)

NHS ENGLAND

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Award

09 Feb 2026 at 08:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by NHS England has reached the award stage for the contract titled "Alternative Format Services (e.g. Easy Read, Audio, BSL & Braille)". This falls under the 'Interpretation services' industry category, with a focus on providing alternative format translations for the People & Communities sector. Located in Leeds, United Kingdom, the procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. Key timings include a tender period that concluded on 22nd December 2025, with the contract period spanning from 4th February 2026 to 3rd February 2027. The awarded contract, valued at £91,000, has been granted to AA Global Language Services Ltd, and was published on 9th February 2026.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in interpretation services or alternative format translations, offering a pathway to secure business with a major public entity such as NHS England. The procurement was designed to accommodate SMEs, allowing them to leverage their specialised skill sets in a selective environment, fostering potential growth within the service sector. Businesses with expertise in delivering Easy Read, Audio, BSL, or Braille services are particularly well-suited to tap into such contract opportunities and enhance their portfolio by collaborating with a distinguished public health organisation.

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Notice Title

Alternative Format Services (e.g. Easy Read, Audio, BSL & Braille)

Notice Description

To set up a zero value contract from the ESPO framework to procure alternative format services from providers that can provide alternative format translations. The People & Communities area will utilise the contract' throughout the financial year to provide alternative format translations, for a number of key guidance document

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a5b9d95c-c459-48b7-a8d0-16f07e1384c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb9d39dc-8b4c-44d0-83d7-9eee22a72366
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
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
£91,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 3 Feb 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AA GLOBAL LANGUAGE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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