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29 Jul 2026 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board has completed a procurement process for an Interpretation and Translation Service, as indicated by an active award status. This service falls under the industry category of Translation and Interpretation services (CPV codes: 79530000 and 79540000). The procurement was executed through a framework agreement, specifically the Shared Business Service Interpretation and Translation Services Lot 6. The buying organisation, located in Derby, England at Cardinal Square, conducted this selective tender process. Key dates in the process include the tender period ending on 25th March 2026 and the start of the contract period on 17th August 2026, with the contract concluding on 16th August 2027. The tender was awarded to thebigword Group Limited, valued at £150,000.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for SMEs, such as language service providers, to engage with public sector contracts, particularly within the healthcare industry. Businesses offering comprehensive interpretation and translation services are well-suited to compete in this segment, especially those capable of meeting the requirements set forth in framework agreements. The potential for growth is substantial for firms that can leverage such projects to build a portfolio within public service interpretation and translation verticals, allowing them to secure future contracts and expand their service offerings.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

2041 Interpretation and Translation Service for NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board

Notice Description

Provision of Interpretation and Translation Service for NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board. Procured using Shared Business Service Interpretation and Translation Services Lot 6: One stop shop (managed service) Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b83b56d4-87f0-4ece-9493-8f8554e71636
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d32684d3-256f-4509-969a-b8377f23d6c0
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

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 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 LINCOLNSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 3QT
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THEBIGWORD GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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