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Interpretation and Translation Services in Hillingdon

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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12 May 2021 at 10:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Shared Business Services initiated a contract for Interpretation and Translation Services in Hillingdon, which aims to facilitate communication for individuals who struggle with English. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified as translation and interpretation services, specifically engaging over 200 languages. The contract was awarded on 30th March 2021 and is set to run from 1st April 2021 until 30th September 2021. The procurement was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, and the overall value of the contract is approximately £4,468.50.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that provide language services. Businesses specialising in face-to-face and telephone interpretation, as well as those equipped to handle diverse languages and dialects, would be particularly well-suited to participate in future procurements in this area. The ongoing need for these services within primary care and the potential future commissions from the North West London CCG provide a promising landscape for growth in this industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interpretation and Translation Services in Hillingdon

Notice Description

Interpretation and translation services to people for which English language is not their first language and have difficulties expressing themselves while accessing services in Hillingdon. The service will provide professional interpreters across a range of over 200 languages and dialects on a 24/7/365 basis. The service is commissioned for use mainly within primary care and offers the following: * Face to Face interpretation - this support the need for interpreters to be available for pre-booked appointments whether they are taking place in person, via a conference video link or when all parties are in a virtual conference environment. * Telephone Interpretation - The telephone offers immediate access to the interpretation service. No specific equipment is required - it can be accessed from any landline, mobile or VOIP telephone system Additional information: NHS Hillingdon CCG is modifying an existing contract, through an extension of its duration to align its expiry with similar contracts held by the other borough CCG across North West London, which together are amalgamating into one single CCG from 1 April 2021. This additional duration will allow the newly established North West London CCG to consider how best to commission future services to secure best value for money and more efficient contracting arrangements. The current contract being modified / extended was awarded as a call-off under Lot 5 of the nationally established framework agreement Interpretation & Translation Services - SBS/21/NL/ZXV/10127

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4aafcba-e9d6-4ee0-919d-f5eb646cd765
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdadf741-ec47-4d86-8af7-298d9c3e1d71
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
Large

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
£4,468 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,468 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
Sean Bidewell
Contact Email
sean.bidewell@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07751400477

Buyer Location

Locality
UXBRIDGE
Postcode
UB8 1QG
Post Town
Southall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Uxbridge
Westminster Constituency
Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANGUAGE LINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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