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Provision of language services

EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY

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04 Jul 2022 at 10:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves East Kent Hospitals University seeking to secure language services under a selective tendering method via a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services national framework agreement (reference RM6141). The contract, awarded to DA Languages Ltd., is valued at £467,044 and is set to commence on 1st June 2022, lasting until 31st May 2026. The relevant industry category is translation services, and the contract pertains to the South East region of England, specifically addressing the needs of staff supporting service users with language barriers or communication disabilities. Key dates include the tender period end on 23rd December 2021 and the award date of 9th May 2022.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in language and translation services. Companies well-suited to compete will likely have expertise in providing interpreting and translation support, especially in health-related contexts involving diverse languages and communication needs. This contract presents a chance for growth in a sector that is increasingly crucial for ensuring effective communication in health services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of language services

Notice Description

Following the re-opening of competition under lot 5h: Regional managed services - Southeast of the Crown Commercial Services national framework agreement for the provision of language services, reference RM6141, the Trust has entered a contract with a service provider to deliver communication support to the Trust's staff requiring help in supplying health services to service users who speak or read languages other than English and/or who need to communication in English in non-spoken ways. The provision of such interpreting and translation services also covers the broader information and communication needs of service users with hearing or vision disabilities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a74aae7c-7190-45d8-a79b-b26915c86a33
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e35ad9f-dd56-46c2-b597-e8c8f4ad73ed
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£467,044 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2022 - 31 May 2026 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
EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN24 0LZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Willesborough
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DA LANGUAGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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