Award

Communication Support Services

NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jun 2018 at 11:00

Award Notice
Tender

05 Oct 2017 at 08:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South of England Procurement Services is seeking suppliers for the tender titled "Communication Support Services." This contract, classified under translation services, will address the operational and clinical needs of various NHS trusts in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract commencing on 1st July 2018 and lasting for three years, after which it may be extended for an additional two years. The tender was published on 5th October 2017, with the deadline for submission having been set for 6th November 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, including overseas language telephone interpreting, translation, British Sign Language (BSL) relay interpreting, and more. Companies, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), engaged in these areas can benefit from participating in the bidding process for the six designated lots. With a contract duration and the potential for extension, successful bidders can establish a stable revenue stream while contributing to essential healthcare communications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Communication Support Services

Notice Description

Candidates are invited for the supply and delivery of a Communication Support to meet the operational andclinical requirements for NHS Brighton and Hove CCG, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust, Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (The Authority). The contract will have duration of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years. The services under this notice are divided into 6 lots as per the tender documentation. Bidders may bid for one or more Lots. Lot 3: Overseas language telephone interpreting Lot 4: Overseas language translation Lot 5: BSL Video Relay interpreting Lot 6: Overseas language video interpreting Lot 7: Braille translation Lot 8: Easy Read translation (Lots 1 and 2 are being procured via separate means) Additional information: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: Date: 06/11/2017 Local time: 12:00 Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates: Date: 20/11/2017 The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning/aspx/Home Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b37fffb-bfc7-4cd6-b5a0-3dc636b50a58
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2021 3-4 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
NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2PB
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

LANGUAGE LINE

SIGNLIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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