NECS Digital Letters Translation

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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18 Jun 2026 at 08:24

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17 Jun 2026 at 12:16

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has completed the procurement process for the "NECS Digital Letters Translation" service. This contract has been awarded to Language Empire Limited on behalf of the North of England Care System Support (NECS). The procurement was executed using a selective method through the Crown Commercial Services framework, RM6302, specifically under Lot 2 for Translation and Support Services. The procurement falls under the industry category of translation services (CPV 79530000) and covers the regions of North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber in the United Kingdom. The contract was active from 2nd June 2026 to 13th June 2026, with an initial tender period ending on 1st May 2026. The contract's total value is £12,077.52.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity for companies specialising in language and translation services. Firms that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were deemed suitable for this contract, highlighting the chance for similar businesses to engage in future procurements within this framework. By participating in contracts like this, businesses can expand their service offerings to public sector clients, particularly within the health care and NHS support services sectors. Such opportunities allow SMEs to showcase their capabilities and build a portfolio of government contracts, fostering new partnerships and enhancing their market presence.

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Notice Title

NECS Digital Letters Translation

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for Digital Letters Translation Services to Language Empire Limited on behalf of North of England Care System Support (NECS). This requirement has been procured via Crown Commercial Services framework reference RM6302 Language Services (Lot 2 - Translation and Support Services)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09081ced-3c41-44da-ac4b-3ea8c3648dce
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

79530000 - Translation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,077 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,077 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 13 Jun 2026 30 days
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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANGUAGE EMPIRE

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