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CA16198 - Interpreting and Translation Services

AVON AND WILTSHIRE MENTAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST

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10 Mar 2026 at 13:30

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Tender

15 Jul 2025 at 09:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CA16198 - Interpreting and Translation Services" tender by the Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust is now complete. This tender was initially published on 15 July 2025, for services classified under interpretation and translation, with a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The contract was awarded to D A Languages Ltd on 10 March 2026, with the contract period set from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2029. This procurement concerns services that will be delivered widely, covering several regions including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and Europe, among others. The procurement had a significant value of £3,500,000 and focused on businesses suited for service delivery, with the tender period ending on 14 August 2025.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for growth within the interpretation and translation services industry, particularly for SMEs due to the suitability criteria focused on small and medium enterprises. Businesses specialising in language services, with a capacity to handle diverse geographic service delivery, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The procurement method, a restricted procedure, ensures that qualified businesses have a fair chance to participate, potentially paving the way to secure valuable contracts with the NHS Trust and expand their market reach across key regions. The collaboration with the Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust also provides a reputable platform for companies to enhance their industry standing and establish strong government connections.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA16198 - Interpreting and Translation Services

Notice Description

Trust wide Interpreting and Translation Services To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16198. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16198 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d81920c6-47bb-422f-a10d-4f61b613a1c9
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£196,497 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 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
AVON AND WILTSHIRE MENTAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 3QE
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Newbridge
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D A LANGUAGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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