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BWPCNC244 Interpreting & Translation Services

NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES

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29 Jan 2021 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South West - Acutes has awarded a contract titled "BWPCNC244 Interpreting & Translation Services" for translation and interpreting services, classified under CPV codes for both translation and interpretation. The contract has a total value of £3,000,000 and was officially awarded on 1 November 2019, with a contract period lasting until 31 October 2023. The interpreting services will be provided across the South West region of England, covering various communication needs including face-to-face, video, and telephone interpreting, as well as transcription services. The procurement method utilised was identified as "Other", and the procurement process has now reached the award stage.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the translation and interpreting services sector, particularly those experienced in providing comprehensive communication solutions. Companies that can deliver high-quality, multi-channel interpreting services and have a good understanding of the healthcare environment will be well-suited to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. Given the scale of the contract, larger firms with resources to manage extensive service delivery may find this appealing, although smaller enterprises might also be able to partner effectively to pursue such opportunities.

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Notice Title

BWPCNC244 Interpreting & Translation Services

Notice Description

An Interpreting Services contract awarded to DA Langugages and Sign Solutions respectively to cover all spoken and non spoken face to face, video and telephone interpreting and translations, transcription and transcribing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc2c86eb-eea6-4f2b-86b1-af7898369b9c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a34b49d8-d333-4a38-af4b-63eb7dc2896b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,888,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2023 4-5 years
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 WEST - ACUTES
Contact Name
Lois Perrett
Contact Email
procurement@nbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS10 5NB
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Horfield
Westminster Constituency
Bristol North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIGN SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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