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Contract for the Provision of Translation Services to NHS South Central and West CSU 25-28

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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08 Apr 2025 at 13:14

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (CSU) has completed the awarding stage for a contract titled "Contract for the Provision of Translation Services to NHS South Central and West CSU 25-28" within the industry category of Interpretation Services. The contract, valued at £50,000, was awarded to The Big Word Group Limited and will cover services across England. Procured through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6141 framework agreement (Lot 3: Telephone and Spoken Video Interpreting), the contractual period spans from 19 March 2025 to 18 March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services, with a particular suitableness for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies in this sector that are capable of delivering high-quality telephone and video interpreting services stand to benefit from engaging with the NHS CSU and expanding their operations in the healthcare and public service sectors in England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Translation Services to NHS South Central and West CSU 25-28

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for the Provision of Translation Services to NHS South Central and West CSU 25-28 to The Big Word Group limited. This requirement has been procured via Further competition through the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6141 - Language Services: Lot 3: Telephone and Spoken Video Interpreting.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab26dba5-0d5c-4f72-940f-1ca5f7f495d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d237b2e8-c2f0-4af0-84e1-40accba25e85
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

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2025 - 18 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Kimberleigh Hunter
Contact Email
scwcsu.justaskprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE,
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
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
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE BIG WORD GROUP

Further Information

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